Associate
Languages spoken
English | Mandarin
Danni (Danqiong) Sun is an associate and registered patent agent in the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, where she focuses her practice on patent law. She advises clients on US and international patent prosecution in the life sciences sector, offering strategic guidance on patent portfolio management, application drafting and prosecution, intellectual property due diligence and patentability, as well as freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses.
With a strong foundation in biotechnology, Danni brings hands-on experience in product research and development and deep technical knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, stem cell technology and genomics. This scientific background enables her to quickly grasp complex innovations and deliver tailored IP strategies that align with clients’ business objectives.
Danni began her legal career at an AmLaw 100 firm. Before entering the legal field, she served as a research associate at Stanford University, focusing on stem cell research (iPSCs) and bioinformatics. She also worked as a research scientist at a biotechnology company, where she contributed to advancements in genome editing, neural and cardiac differentiation, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derivation and in vitro transcription of mRNA.