Greg De Lassus
About Greg De Lassus
Greg De Lassus is a Senior Patent Attorney at IGM Biosciences, Inc. in Mountain View, California, with extensive experience in intellectual property law and molecular biology.
Work at IGM Biosciences
Greg De Lassus serves as a Senior Patent Attorney at IGM Biosciences, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on in-house patent counsel responsibilities, leveraging his extensive expertise in intellectual property law. His work involves developing strategies for life-cycle management, particularly for high-value cell therapies and biological products. IGM Biosciences is located in Mountain View, California, where De Lassus contributes to the company's mission of advancing innovative therapies.
Previous Experience at ImmunityBio
Prior to joining IGM Biosciences, Greg De Lassus worked at ImmunityBio, Inc. as Senior Intellectual Property Counsel from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at the company, he was responsible for managing intellectual property matters and supporting the development of therapeutic products. His role involved ensuring the protection of innovative technologies and strategies within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Legal Career at Harness, Dickey & Pierce
Greg De Lassus has a significant legal background from his time at Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. He began as a Part-time Law Clerk from 2011 to 2012, before advancing to Associate Attorney from 2012 to 2018. Over the course of six years, he gained valuable experience in intellectual property law, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation strategies.
Educational Background
Greg De Lassus completed his Doctor of Law (JD) at Saint Louis University School of Law from 2008 to 2012, specializing in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Microbiology from the University of Michigan from 1999 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Philosophy from Truman State University, completed from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in both legal and scientific disciplines.
Research Experience
Greg De Lassus possesses over a decade of hands-on research experience in molecular biology laboratory settings. His research roles included positions as a Molecular Biologist at Monsanto in 2005 and as a Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis from 2009 to 2010. He also worked as a Senior Research Assistant at Saint Louis University from 2010 to 2012. This background in research enhances his understanding of the scientific principles underlying the technologies he works with in patent law.