Dennis Kong
About Dennis Kong
Dennis Kong is a Patent Paralegal at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in intellectual property law, having held positions at various law firms and companies over a career spanning more than a decade.
Work at Sangamo Therapeutics
Dennis Kong has been employed at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. as a Patent Paralegal since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the company's patent-related activities, which include managing patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. His experience in this position contributes to the company's focus on gene therapy and genomic medicine.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property
Before joining Sangamo Therapeutics, Dennis Kong worked as an Intellectual Property Paralegal at thyssenkrupp from 2017 to 2021. His role involved assisting with various intellectual property matters, including patent filings and documentation. Prior to that, he served as an IP Patent Paralegal at Foley & Lardner LLP from 2014 to 2017, and as a Patent Legal Assistant at McDermott Will & Emery from 2011 to 2014. His extensive background in intellectual property law spans over a decade.
Early Career in Patent Law
Dennis Kong began his career in patent law as a Patent Legal Assistant at Ladas & Parry LLP from 2008 to 2011. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the field of intellectual property. His foundational knowledge in patent law has been instrumental in his career development.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Kong studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he focused on Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on Criminal Justice from 2004 to 2006. This educational background has provided him with a broad understanding of legal principles, which he applies in his work as a Patent Paralegal.