Ethan J. Ung
Principal, Hartford
Ethan J. Ung is a patent attorney and litigator specializing in intellectual property (IP) law. He focuses on navigating the complexities of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related IP matters. With a blend of legal expertise and scientific knowledge, Ethan counsels clients through the prosecution, enforcement, and strategic management of their intellectual property assets. His work spans offering clearance opinions, conducting IP audits, performing due diligence, and advising entrepreneurs, business owners, and startups on critical IP issues.
Ethan works closely with innovative biotechnology startups, particularly those advancing stem cell technologies in regenerative medicine, human fertility, and cosmetics. His experience extends to advising entrepreneurs and innovators in the mechanical arts, including medical devices, computer-implemented technologies, and software inventions. Having served as General Counsel to a biotech company focused on developing cutting-edge cancer therapies, Ethan brings invaluable insight into the legal intricacies of the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, including preclinical and clinical development, licensing agreements, and collaboration partnerships.
In addition to his IP expertise, Ethan is a seasoned litigator. He advises national and multinational corporations on complex disputes involving product liability, insurance coverage, trademark infringement, anti-counterfeiting, false advertising, and unfair competition. His litigation experience spans all phases, from case inception to verdict, including leading bench and jury trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
A former scientist and co-inventor with extensive biomedical research experience, Ethan is intimately familiar with the dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry. As a former Biology Team Leader at a global pharmaceutical company, Ethan directed preclinical drug discovery and collaborated on research efforts in viral defense mechanisms and cancer drug development. This scientific foundation enhances his ability to guide clients in highly technical and regulated industries strategically.
Ethan is committed to continuous professional development and is an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), where he serves as Co-Chair of the Legal Development Subcommittee of the Chemical Practice Committee. He is also a member of AIPLA’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies that impact IP law.
With a history of fostering innovation, teamwork, and leadership in scientific and legal fields, Ethan applies these qualities to deliver pragmatic and strategic legal solutions for his clients, empowering them to achieve their goals while safeguarding their intellectual property assets.
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J.D., cum laude, IP Law Certificate, with Honors, Quinnipiac University School of Law 2008
- B.S., Biochemistry, University of Maryland College Park 1999
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State of Connecticut, 2008
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State of New York, 2008
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US Patent & Trademark Office, 2008
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Mohegan Tribe Gaming Disputes Court, 2011
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US District Court, District of Connecticut, 2011
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US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2021