Ediz Yonter
About Ediz Yonter
Ediz Yonter is a Senior Invention Development and Collaboration Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, with extensive experience in patent law and intellectual property management. He has previously worked for the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Ecolab, and holds degrees from DePaul University, Rice University, and the University of Houston.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ediz Yonter serves as a Senior Invention Development and Collaboration Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He has held this position since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating invention development and fostering collaborations that enhance the NIH's research initiatives. His expertise in intellectual property management plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission.
Previous Experience at USDA Agricultural Research Service
From 2016 to 2019, Ediz Yonter worked as a Patent Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, Maryland. During his three years in this position, he focused on patent strategy and intellectual property issues related to agricultural research. His work involved coordinating patent drafting and prosecution, contributing to the protection of innovations in the agricultural sector.
Legal Background and Education
Ediz Yonter earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from DePaul University College of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of Houston in the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics from 1992 to 1995. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) from Rice University, where he studied at the George R. Brown School of Engineering from 1997 to 2001.
Experience as Patent Attorney
Yonter has extensive experience as a Patent Attorney, having worked at Ecolab from 2011 to 2015 and at Nalco Company from 2006 to 2011. In these roles, he managed various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and litigation matters. His background includes serving as a Patent Agent at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now K&L Gates) from 2003 to 2005, where he gained foundational experience in patent law.
Skills in Intellectual Property Management
Ediz Yonter possesses advanced skills in coordinating global patent drafting and prosecution dockets. He is experienced in conducting due diligence, developing product launch strategies, and managing intellectual property litigation matters. Additionally, he conducts training sessions and provides counsel to business leaders and R&D teams on commercial strategy and intellectual property protection, ensuring that organizations effectively navigate the complexities of intellectual property.