Anicet Okinga is the new Pharmaceutical Patent Senior Advisor at Licks Attorneys

Licks Attorneys is pleased to announce the hiring of Prof. Dr. Anicet Okinga, DDS Oral and Dental Surgeon, PharmD, Doctor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, as the firm’s new Pharmaceutical Patents Senior Advisor. His arrival reinforces the firm’s strategic focus on scientific excellence, high complexity patent matters, and technical depth in the pharmaceutical sector.

Prof. Dr. Okinga brings a multidisciplinary background that spans dentistry, pharmacy, and advanced research in clinical and experimental pathophysiology. His scientific experience includes work in pharmacology, neuroscience, inflammation, metabolism, and bioactive compounds—knowledge that strengthens the firm’s ability to support clients in highly technical patent disputes and prosecution strategies.

From 2017 to 2026, he served as a Patent Examiner in the Pharmaceuticals Art Unit at the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO), where he conducted substantive examination of applications involving pharmaceutical compounds, formulations, delivery systems, and medical uses. His perspective as a former examiner adds a valuable regulatory and procedural dimension to the team’s work, supporting informed and effective strategies for innovation driven clientes.

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