George M. Carrera, Jr. is a registered patent agent at Amin Talati. With over 10 years of experience in patent law both in-house and at private firms, Mr. Carrera’s practice is primarily focused on intellectual property in the chemical and pharmaceutical arts.
Currently, Mr. Carrera is actively involved in the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, nutritional, food science and allied arts. Mr. Carrera advises biotechnology, food, drug, medical device, and nutritional and dietary supplement companies regarding patentability, and assists clients to develop and maintain patent rights through the management and maintenance of patent portfolios. Mr. Carrera also has experience assisting chemical and pharmaceutical clients in areas of import compliance, including advising on tariff classifications.
Mr. Carrera’s technical background includes more than 15 years of research experience in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. Mr. Carrera’s core area of expertise is in organic chemistry, including proficiency in synthetic organic methodology. He has authored or co-authored numerous scientific articles in the synthetic organic and medicinal fields, and is a co-inventor on seven U.S. patents.
Education
B.S., Chemistry, The University of Chicago
Bar Admissions
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Memberships
American Chemical Society
Publications
George M. Carrera, Jr. and George S. Sheppard, “Synthesis of 6- and 7-Arylindoles via Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of 6-and 7-Bromoindole with Arylboronic Acids.” SYNLETT, 93 (1994).
George M. Carrera, Jr. and David S. Garvey, “Synthesis of Novel Substituted Spirohydantoins.” J. Heterocyclic Chem., 29:847 (1992).