Professional Overview

Carin Sears is a Partner at Lex Generalis and an accomplished intellectual property attorney with a deep scientific foundation in molecular biology, biotechnology, agtech, and animal health. She specializes in counseling universities, research institutions, and early-stage life science companies on the strategic development, protection, and commercialization of cutting-edge innovations.

Drawing on extensive technical and practical experience across genetics, molecular and cell biology, biotechnology, agtech, and animal health, Carin helps clients convert early-stage scientific advances into strong, defensible intellectual property positions. She regularly advises clients on IP portfolio management, agreements, and the strategic development and use of IP assets to support growth, investment readiness, venture financing, and commercialization.

Carin is passionate about helping innovators navigate complex intellectual property issues while bringing transformative research into practical use. Outside her practice, she is an avid equestrian, beekeeper, animal rescue advocate, and outdoor enthusiast.

Practice Focus

Intellectual Property Strategy & Prosecution:

• • Patent portfolio development and global prosecution
  • Patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis
  • Trademark and brand protection
  • Competitive landscape and IP lifecycle strategy

Life Science Innovation & Commercialization

• • Genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology
  • Agriculture and animal health technologies
  • University tech transfer and early-stage innovation support
  • Licensing, collaboration agreements, and commercialization strategy

Scientific & Technical Strengths
Genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agtech, animal health, and life science R&D environments.

Licenses and Certifications

• • Licenses and Certifications
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Virginia State Bar

Education