Casimir Jones Life Sciences Patent Academy

The Casimir Jones Life Sciences Patent Academy is a free program that introduces diverse participants to the field of patent law, provides exclusive training, practice materials, and mentorship, and teaches how to effectively and efficiently draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in the life science area. The goal of this program is to help increase the number of diverse candidates entering the patent field in life sciences.

The Casimir Jones Life Science Patent Academy is comprised of three sections:

  1. Patent Basics
  2. Patent Drafting
  3. Patent Prosecution
Courses will consist of regularly scheduled online classes hosted by Casimir Jones attorneys, attorneys from other firms, and in-house counsel.  Additionally, practice assignments and one-on-one mentorship will be available throughout the course.  Classes will be held on weekday evenings for 2 hours from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST).  Classes will be recorded for students in other time zones for where real-time participation is not practical.

1. Patent Basics

  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST

2. Patent Drafting

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST

3. Patent Prosecution

  • Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST
  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST

To enroll, a person must meet the following requirements:

  • Have or are obtaining a Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in one or more of the following disciplines: agriculture, biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, botany, cellular biology, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, organic or medicinal chemistry, an M.D. degree in medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university and is able; and 
  • Willing to commit to every scheduled class in the selected course.

Patent Academy Testimonials

Hear from Our Patent Academy Alumni and Learn About Their Stories of Success and Growth.
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Lalitah R.

The Casimir Jones Life Sciences Patent Academy was a very rewarding learning experience. Lisa Mueller is very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. Her inclusive instructional style made it possible to develop an understanding of this complicated subject matter. The homework problems and the discussions helped strengthen this understanding. 

Stephen C.

I got introduced to patent law through my colleagues that left academia to work for law firms as research specialists. During my graduate training, I was not taught how to translate our discoveries into a patent. I believe that the Casimir Jones Patent Law Academy provided me with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals in patent law from claim language to responding to office actions from the USPTO.  We discussed real-world patent examples and the history of court cases that influence what is patentable in biotech.  I want to acknowledge Dr. Mueller’s efforts to educate the next generation of patent agents on the workflow of getting a patent approved and her firm’s commitment to increasing the diversity within this field.

Tais D., PhD

The “Casimir Jones Life Sciences Patent Academy” course is fantastic! The course covers topics such as drafting claims and preparing an actual application which are essential for any new patent professional. The hands-on approach to learning claim drafting is great. Lisa provides a lot of feedback which helps you learn even more. The live classes are engaging and there is always time for Q&A. Newest case law and USPTO’s switch to DOCX are also reviewed which is very timely. I feel like I have learned so much and cannot say enough about how good this course is. Thanks, Lisa!

Please note that the 2025 Patent Academy is already underway and we are not able to accept late applications at this time. The enrollment period for the 2026 Patent Academy will open in August 2025.

Enrolling In The Casimir Jones Life Sciences Patent Academy

To enroll, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have or are obtaining a bachelors, masters, or Ph.D. degree in one or more of: agriculture, biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, botany, cellular biology, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, organic or medicinal chemistry, an MD. degree in medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university; and
  • Is able and willing to commit to every scheduled class in the selected course.

Please note: There are a limited number of seats in each course.
Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the full course schedule.


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