Thao Vo
About Thao Vo
Thao Vo is an Intellectual Property Assistant at the University of Colorado, where she manages the patent portfolio and assists with legal agreements across all campuses. She has a background in History and Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and has worked in various roles in legal and academic settings since 2008.
Work at University of Colorado
Thao Vo serves as an Intellectual Property Assistant at the University of Colorado, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she manages the patent portfolio for all four campuses within the University of Colorado system. She assists in-house counsel with the review and execution of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Additionally, she provides summaries of these agreements to Principal Investigators, facilitating their understanding of key terms.
Education and Expertise
Thao Vo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her studies from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in research and analysis, which she applies in her current role in intellectual property management.
Professional Background
Before her current position, Thao Vo worked as a Paralegal at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP from 2010 to 2013. In this role, she gained valuable experience in legal processes and documentation. Earlier in her career, she served as a Student Assistant in Imaging at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2008 to 2010, and as a Sales and Stock Associate at Ann Inc. from 2008 to 2009.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as Intellectual Property Assistant, Thao Vo is responsible for assisting with the selection, training, and supervision of student assistants. Her work involves critical tasks related to managing intellectual property agreements and supporting faculty in navigating legal documentation.