Svetlana Pavlovic

Svetlana Pavlovic is a Counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, specializing in intellectual property matters, particularly complex patent litigation in the life sciences field.1 Here are some key details about her background and expertise:

Education and Qualifications

• J.D. from Fordham University School of Law
• Ph.D. from Cornell University

Areas of Focus

• Intellectual Property
• Life Sciences Intellectual Property
• Patent Litigation
• Technology
• SEP/FRAND Disputes

Professional Experience

Dr. Pavlovic has extensive experience in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. She represents clients across a broad range of industries, with a particular emphasis on these fields.1 Some of her notable work includes:

• Currently representing pharmaceutical companies in inventorship actions related to cancer treatment patents
• Previously represented pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation involving immuno-oncology treatment methods
• Represented 3M Company in a patent infringement dispute against a competitor, which resulted in a settlement

Prior Experience

Before joining Akin Gump, Dr. Pavlovic:

• Worked as a scientific advisor focusing on patent prosecution in biotechnology and life sciences while in law school
• Conducted doctoral research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on breast cancer metastasis and cancer stem cells
• Worked as a research technician at Weill Cornell Medical College studying macrophage regulation during inflammatory response

Dr. Pavlovic is admitted to practice law in New York.1 Her unique combination of legal expertise and scientific background makes her well-suited for handling complex intellectual property matters in the life sciences field.