Jennifer M. Woodside Wojtala

Ms. Woodside Wojtala counsels clients on various intellectual property matters. Her practice includes patent preparation and prosecution, as well as opinion work, including patentability, freedom to market; validity searches and opinions; and ex parte and inter partes patent reexaminations. Her legal practice also involves intellectual property litigation, as well as merger and acquisition due diligence activities. Her technical areas of expertise are in the chemical, nano-technology, and material arts.  

Prior to joining the firm in 2001, she was an engineer at a cement manufacturing facility.

Education

Honors & Distinctions

• 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers-Rising Stars
• Barnard Maas Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholar
• Bronze, Silver and Gold Key Scholar
• David Adamany Constitutional Law Scholar
• Dean’s Scholar
• Order of the Coif
• Walter Nussbaum Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession Scholar

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
• Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Languages

• French, limited working proficiency