Educational Lunch

Innovate, Protect, Translate: IP Strategies That Power the RNA Therapeutics Development Pipeline

June 24, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:55 PM | ⚲ ASC Multipurpose Room (MPR)

Michael Spellberg, Ph.D.

Partner, Lathrop GPM LLP

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Dr. Michael Spellberg is a partner at Lathrop GPM and a registered patent attorney specializing in biotechnology. His practice includes patent preparation, global IP portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses and due diligence. With a research background in cancer immunology and molecular biology, Michael has a particular focus on oligonucleotide therapeutics, mRNA technology, and antibody therapeutics. Before joining the firm, he conducted postdoctoral research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he developed CRISPR-based tools for epigenetic modification. Michael’s scientific expertise and legal acumen make him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex IP landscapes. He is a University of Massachusetts Boston alum.