Kristy Markos

About Kristy Markos

Areas of Expertise and Focus: Operational Leadership, Strategic Patent Portfolio Support, Team and Vendor Management, Portfolio Licensing, Financial Support and Women in LeadershipI specialize in portfolio management, patent prosecution, freedom to operate and due diligence, in-licensing and out-licensing, legal research, non-infringement and invalidity opinions, for pharmaceuticals, biologics, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, molecular and cellular biology, and biochemistry patents.

Experience

1. Director, Intellectual Property

   MacroGenics, Inc.

   Jan 2024 — Present · Rockville, MD, US

   Operational Leadershipo Lead global IP functions, including docketing, filings, prosecution, annuities, and administration for multiple pre-clinical and clinical assets in oncologyo Develop, implement and continuously improve operational workflows for patent portfolioso Prepare and prosecute all company trademark applications Strategic Portfolio Support o IP support for all aspects of drug development, including invention capture, patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, developing IP strategy, drafting and prosecution of patent applications, competitor landscapes and monitoring, supporting external collaborations and partnerships and review of external IP communications and presentationso Lead the administration, optimization and compliance of IP management systems (e.g. IPFolio) ensuring accurate, timely data entryTeam and Vendor Managemento Partner with in-house counsel and R&D leadership to ensure seamless patent process integration with drug development timelines including alignment with regulatory submissions (e.g, IND, BLA)o Mentor a high-performing team of patent operations professionals while maintaining a collaborative cultureo Oversee relationships with external IP providers (e.g, prosecution and litigation law firms, US and foreign prosecution associates, annuity providers, IP counterparts at partner sites)o Educate and advise the Company on IP best practicesLicensing and Financial o Support the IP needs of the Business Development team - due diligence analyses, strategies, and recommendations for potential intellectual property portfolio in- and out-licensing, IP review and guidance for contract negotiations and review of consulting agreements, collaboration agreements, investigational study agreements, and corporate filings and presentationso Prepare IP budget recommendations for senior management for patent annuities, recommendations for worldwide filing, portfolio trimming in line with company goals and business objectives

Education

• The George Washington University

  Master of Philosophy

• The George Washington University

  Doctor of Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude

• University of Mary Washington

  B.S., Magna Cum Laude with Honors