Monique Perdok Shonka is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of biotechnology and chemical patent prosecution. Monique received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude, 1992) and her Ph.D. from Mayo Clinic Foundation in Rochester, Minnesota in Molecular Biology (Ph.D. 1999). Monique's thesis research focused on novel mechanisms of eukaryotic protein translation and regulation. Monique received her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN (J.D., magna cum laude, 2003). During law school, Monique worked at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner as a law clerk. Monique is licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Areas of Practice:

• Biotechnology
• Chemical
• Pharmaceutical

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Services:

• Patent Prosecution
• Portfolio Analysis
• Freedom To Operate
• Opinions

Education:

• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 2003
  • J.D.
  • Magna Cum Laude
• Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, MN, 1999
  • Ph.D.
  • Major: Molecular Biology
• Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1992
  • B.A.
  • Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Major: Biology