Dr. Sharon E. Crane

Country/Region of practice
United States
Pronouns:
She/her/hers
About me
Sharon E. Crane, Ph.D. is Deputy Secretary General of FICPI International, and co-chair of FICPI's DEIA and webinar committees. She is the past Chair of FICPI’s working group on Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals (CET5).  She is Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Washington DC, and is active in patent post-grant procedures, patent interferences, prosecution, opinions and litigation.
Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

JD from George Washington School of Law.

Hobbies & Special Interests
Here's a list of Dr. Sharon E. Crane's interests and hobbies
American Football
Bicycling
Photography
Travelling
Wine Tasting / Collecting
Social Media

Experience & Qualifications

Technical Specialisms
  • Biochemistry and pharmacology
  • Biology; agricultural science
  • Biomedical engineering; medical devices
  • Biotechnology; plant technology
  • Chemistry
Professional Experience
  • IP due diligence
  • Patent drafting
  • Patent interferences, inter partes and ex parte reviews
  • Patent litigation
  • Patent prosecution

Roles in FICPI

  • CET Executive

    The President of the CET is elected by the ExCo.

    The CET further includes at least one vice president, a Reporter General and an Assistant Reporter General, who, together with the president are responsible for managing the CET. 

    The Chair and members of the sub-groups are chosen by the CET, after consulting the Bureau and the Council for opinions, from lists of candidates including members of the national associations or national sections and, in suitable cases, individual members. By proposing members of the groups, the member national sections and associations are able to influence FICPI policy.

    Members of the Bureau and the presidents of PMC and TEC are ex officio members of the CET.

  • Ex Officio Member
Languages
  • English