
Dr. Zachary Z
Address:
United States
Research Interests:
- Intellectual Property & Patent Law
- Biotechnology Patent Prosecution
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
- Pharmacology & Cell Signaling
- G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)
- FDA & Regulatory Law
- Life Sciences Innovation
Biography:
Dr. Zachary Z. Sum is an accomplished intellectual property attorney who uniquely combines an extensive scientific background with legal expertise. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from New York University and a Juris Doctor degree. As a Partner at Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP, Dr. Sum focuses on patent litigation, prosecution, and counseling for clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. Before his legal career, he was a research scientist whose work centered on cellular signaling pathways, particularly those involving G protein-coupled receptors. This dual expertise allows him to adeptly navigate the complex technical and legal challenges of protecting and defending life science innovations. His scientific work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, providing him with a foundational understanding of the research he now helps protect.