Dr. Lisa Amii is a Patent Agent at Cooley, based in Palo Alto, specializing in life sciences and healthcare, as well as patent counseling and prosecution. With over 15 years of experience, Lisa assists medical device and drug delivery companies in protecting their intellectual property rights and developing patent portfolio strategies. Her extensive background in molecular genetics and medical training, including hands-on general surgery experience, enables her to work across various technical fields such as cardiology, neurology, and robotic surgery. Lisa is also proficient in conducting freedom to operate and patentability analyses and collaborates closely with Cooley partner Mika Mayer on due diligence for investors and companies.