James Hooson

Conducted prior art searches and analyses to support patent validity and infringement assessments, and assisted attorneys with invalidity contentions and claim construction briefs. Drafted and reviewed technical sections of legal documents and supported U.S./PCT patent prosecution using TotalPatent, Patsnap, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, ChemDraw, and Reaxys.

Converted foreign-filed patent applications into U.S. filings and performed prior art research, including Freedom to Operate analysis. Supported patent correspondence and claim defense across multiple life science and medical technology matters.

Performed hands-on work in cGMP/cGTP laboratory environments while applying regulatory frameworks including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH Q7, and FDA Quality System Regulations. Authored and implemented SOPs and managed documentation for quality control/assurance, incident reporting, CAPA, and adverse event follow-up.

Grade: GPA 3.555; Civil Procedure (A); Legal Research & Writing (B+)

Evening J.D. candidate (2025–expected 2029) at South Texas College of Law Houston, with coursework including Civil Procedure (A) and Legal Research & Writing (B+).

Postdoctoral researcher in Professor Julian West’s organic chemistry group (2021–2023), performing organic synthesis of small molecules and advising/supervising graduate students’ research activities.

Ph.D. in Chemistry (2016–2021) in Professor Scott Gilbertson’s medicinal chemistry group, focusing on organic synthesis of peptides, peptidomimetics, and small molecules. Served as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry labs and mentored students.

Earned a B.S. in Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences at the University of Houston (2013).