After graduating from UVa with a B.S in Chemistry, Christopher Ferenc received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, in Newark, NJ. His background in chemistry motivated him to pursue a career in the field of intellectual property law. His professional experience in this field includes interning with a U.S. Magistrate Judge and serving as legal support staff for a U.S. Congressional Committee. Currently, he is employed as a Patent Attorney in Washington, D.C. His practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in the chemical arts, as well as providing counsel to clients on issues relating to invalidity, infringement and patentability of U.S. patents.