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Margaret Sampson
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery
Margaret J. Sampson, Ph.D., is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, a prestigious law firm.1 She specializes in global, strategic intellectual property transactions and patent counseling, particularly in the areas of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, research tools, and medical devices.1
Professional Background
Dr. Sampson's practice focuses on:
- Evaluating and structuring major transactions
- Analyzing freedom-to-operate issues
- Identifying potential investment targets
- Hatch-Waxman patent litigation
- Patent term extensions and adjustments
- Patent office proceedings1
She is highly skilled in various transactions, including licensing agreements, development and collaboration agreements, clinical research agreements, and royalty monetization transactions.1
Education and Research
Dr. Sampson holds a Ph.D. and has a significant research background in:
- Molecular genetics
- Recombinant DNA
- Stem cell research
Her research experience includes creating mouse knock-out models to better understand gene function in organisms.1
Legal Education
During her time in law school, Dr. Sampson served as the editor-in-chief of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal.1
Recognition and Awards
Dr. Sampson has received numerous accolades for her work, including:
- Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 (2023)
- Listed in IAM Patent 1000 – The World's Leading Patent Practitioners (2023-2024)
- Named in Best Lawyers in America for various categories (2012-2025)
- Recognized as an IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property (2014-2017, 2024)
- Named one of the Top 250 Women in IP by Managing Intellectual Property (2014-2017)
- Selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters (2016-2018)
- Named a BTI Client Service All-Star (2015)1
Dr. Sampson's LinkedIn profile confirms her current position as Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, and her location is listed as Austin.2
