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Sophie H. Tanker
Patent Agent
Overview
Sophie Tanker works with clients in the biotechnology and computing industries to secure patent protection for their innovations.
Patents
Sophie leverages her interdisciplinary experience in computer science and bioinformatics to assist in the preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. She drafts and prosecutes patent applications for technologies such as artificial intelligence, database management, computational biology, and software architecture. Sophie has experience in collaborating with patent attorneys to conduct freedom of operation analyses, patent infringement and validity investigations, and patent landscape assessments.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Sophie enjoys running, rock climbing, and exploring Colorado’s local bookstores.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S. in Bioinformatics (2025)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. in Computer Science, cum laude, concentration in Bioinformatics (2024)
Insights & Events
Other Perspectives
- DeGenPrime provides robust primer design and optimization unlocking the biosphere
Co-author, Bioinformatics Advances (2024)
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association — High School Mock Trial Committee, 2025-present
Civic Activities
- UNC Charlotte — Student Legal Services Board of Directors, Secretary, 2024-25
Honors
- UNC Charlotte — International Women's Day Honoree, 2024
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.