Marna Pattaropong
About Marna Pattaropong
Marna Pattaropong is a partner and an IP and technology transactions lawyer with extensive experience in corporate partnering and strategic alliances. She holds degrees in Chemical Engineering, an MBA, and a JD, and has worked with startups across various industries, negotiating key agreements for technology and drug development.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Marna Pattaropong serves as a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, where she focuses on intellectual property and technology transactions. Her role involves advising clients on corporate partnering, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. She represents startup and emerging growth companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and information technology.
Education and Expertise
Marna Pattaropong holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She earned her Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Additionally, she obtained her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law. Her educational background supports her specialization in corporate partnering and technology transactions.
Background
Prior to her legal career, Marna worked as a project manager and process engineer in a manufacturing facility for a large chemical company. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in the technical aspects of the industries she now serves. She is admitted to the bar in Massachusetts and utilizes her engineering background in her legal practice.
Achievements in Negotiation
Marna has successfully negotiated several significant agreements in her career. She facilitated a strategic partnership for a technology startup with a major U.S. trade organization. Additionally, she negotiated a development and supply agreement for a novel injectable drug delivery system and secured exclusive in-licenses for the development and commercialization of antibodies targeting cancer treatment.
Legal Practice Focus
As an IP and technology transactions lawyer, Marna Pattaropong specializes in the acquisition, licensing, and commercialization of intellectual property and technology assets. Her practice includes negotiating out-licenses for streaming analytics solutions and representing clients in various industries, such as medical devices and e-commerce.