Xiaoli Weng
About Xiaoli Weng
Xiaoli Weng is a Patent Law Clerk at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, with a strong academic background in biochemistry and molecular biophysics. She has previously held positions at the National Cancer Institute and Wesleyan University, contributing to technology transfer and research.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Xiaoli Weng serves as a Patent Law Clerk at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in patent law within the legal framework of the District of Columbia, United States. In this role, she applies her scientific background to assist in patent-related matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting the firm's clients in navigating complex intellectual property issues.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoli Weng has a robust educational background in the sciences. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biophysics from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she studied from 2010 to 2017. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Arts (MA) in Chemistry at Wesleyan University in 2010, following a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the same institution in 2009. This extensive education provides her with a strong foundation for her work in patent law.
Previous Experience at National Cancer Institute
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Xiaoli Weng worked as a Technology Transfer Specialist at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2017 to 2021. In this role, she was involved in the commercialization of scientific research, facilitating the transfer of technology from the laboratory to practical applications. Her experience at NCI allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the intersection between science and law.
Research Experience at Wesleyan University
Xiaoli Weng began her research career as a Research Assistant at Wesleyan University from 2007 to 2010. During this time, she contributed to various projects in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent research roles, including her position at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2017.