Melanie K. Kitzan

Innovative Legal Strategist || IP and General Legal Executive|| Leader in Team Development

Role
Senior Vice President, Head of Legal at Codexis, Inc.
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

Experience

  1. Senior Vice President, Head of Legal

    Codexis, Inc.

    Jun 2025 — Present

Education

  • Lewis & Clark Law School

    J.D.

  • University of Minnesota

    B.S.

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Ph.D.

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    M.A.

Skills

  • Intellectual Property Valuation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Early-Stage Startups
  • Start-Up Ventures
  • Portfolio Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Start-Ups
  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Copyright Law
  • International Intellectual Property
  • Helping Clients Succeed
  • Patent Litigation
  • Technology Transfer
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Team Leadership
  • Legal Writing
  • Patent Portfolio Development
  • International Business
  • Trademarks
  • Intellectual Asset Management
  • Patent Preparation
  • Negotiation
  • Business Planning
  • Client Development
  • Venture Capital
  • Licensing
  • Start-Up Consulting
  • Patentability
  • Patent Portfolio Management
  • Business Development
  • Intellectual Capital Management
  • Contract Management
  • Team Building
  • Patents
  • Business Strategy
  • Analytical Skills
  • Client Counseling
  • Patent Analysis
  • Patent Licensing

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Melanie K. Kitzan — Senior Vice President, Head of Legal at Codexis, Inc. in Seattle, WA, US | Unifers