Todd is a distinguished intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience advising startups, academic institutions, and multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy and medical device industries. With a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law, Todd brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and legal acumen to his practice.

A trusted advisor to startups, Todd serves as de facto Chief IP Counsel for many early-stage companies, offering comprehensive guidance on patent strategy, trade secret protection, and regulatory compliance. He works closely with founders, boards, and R&D teams to build and manage intellectual property portfolios that protect critical innovations and support business growth. His counsel has helped startups secure funding, navigate partnerships, and prepare for successful acquisitions and IPOs.

His expertise includes drafting and prosecuting complex patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and leading due diligence for financing and acquisition transactions. He is also experienced in negotiating and managing licenses, joint development agreements, and other critical partnerships that support innovation.

A seasoned litigator, Todd has represented clients in USPTO inter partes proceedings, Federal District Court cases as well as appeals in front of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, achieving successful outcomes that have safeguarded startup assets and market positions. His strategic insights and hands-on approach make him an invaluable partner for life sciences companies navigating the competitive and highly regulated landscape of innovation.

Todd is a member of the Georgia, Virginia and District of Columbia Bars (with a pending bar application in North Carolina), and he is a registered attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is an active participant in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Bar and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.