Kanda V. Ishihara, Associate
kishihara@patentlawworks.net
ph. 801.258.9835

Kanda’s practice focuses on patent prosecution, client counseling, and patent management. This includes all stages of the patent prosecution process, as well as management of patent portfolios and performing due diligence for patent assets. Her practice also involves patent licensing and infringement analysis, and covers a wide range of technology areas including software, web-based software applications, and telecommunications.

In earlier positions, Kanda has worked as an associate at Fenwick & West as well as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Kanda has also worked in-house in the legal departments of Ariba, Inc. and Genentech.

As co-founder and past president of Leading Women in Technology, a non-profit organization dedicated to unleashing the potential of professionals who advise technology businesses and executives, Kanda is also dedicated to helping empower female professionals in the tech industry through mentorship, skills development, and networking.

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S., 1997

Admissions to Practice
Kanda is a member of the California Bar and is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent lawyer.

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