Mr. Maruta’s practice is focused patent application and prosecution. He brings over seven years of research experience in the areas of molecular biology, computational biology, biochemistry and chemistry, as well as genetic engineering and immunology.

Technology Areas

• Molecular Biology
• Computational Biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Immunology

Education

• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • B.S., Molecular Biology, Math minor, 1997
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
  • M.S., Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology & Genetics, Cytoskeletal Research Grant, 2001
• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN
  • J.D., Dean's List, 2007

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota State Bar
• United States Patent and Trademark Office

Experience

Seven years of research experience in the areas of molecular biology, computational biology, biochemistry and chemistry, as well as genetic engineering and immunology.

Publications

• "PTCH gene mutations in invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder," Oncogene, 17(9), 1167-72 (1998).
• "Novel p21WAF1/CIP1 mutations in superficial and invasive transitional cell carcinomas," Oncogene, 13(9), 1831-7 (1996).
• "p53 wild-type and p53 nullizygous Big Blue transgenic mice have similar frequencies and patterns of observed mutation in liver, spleen and brain," Oncogene, 11(2), 263-70 1995).

Professional Affiliations

• Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association