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Donna Perdue is an attorney and consultant specializing in intellectual property (IP) law and policy.
She obtained a PhD degree from Cornell University, held academic positions at Oregon State University and the University of Washington, and was a research scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture. After obtaining a JD degree from the University of Washington, she practiced IP law in boutique and general practice law firms.
In 2011, Dr. Perdue founded Perdue IP Law, APC, as a virtual law firm for IP law and IP-related consulting services. Her practice focuses on technologies in the life sciences and bio economy sector, and on issues related to genetic resources.
Dr. Perdue was selected by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to be the lead expert responsible for developing the WIPO publication Identifying Inventions in the Public Domain: A Guide for Inventors and Entrepreneurs.
Dr. Perdue lives in San Diego, California.
To access a webinar presentation by Dr. Perdue on the Guide, please go to: https://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=57889. The presentation slides of the webinar can be downloaded below.