About Ann Regina
Ann Regina Pokalsky is a partner at Pokalsky Wilczynski Brozek, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Huntington, New York. With over 31 years of legal experience, she specializes in patent procurement and related services, particularly in the chemical and biological arts. Ms. Pokalsky earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1993, a pivotal step that laid the foundation for her extensive career in intellectual property law. Before entering the legal field, Ms. Pokalsky completed both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Biology at Rutgers University. This strong scientific background enables her to navigate complex patent issues effectively.
At Pokalsky Wilczynski Brozek, LLP, her practice encompasses many patent-related activities, including foreign and domestic patent procurement. She is experienced in reissue applications, reexamination proceedings, and appeals. Her expertise has led to the successful procurement of numerous patents for clients across various sectors, including agriculture, biotechnology, diagnostics, veterinary medicine, and pharmaceuticals. Notably, several patents that Ms. Pokalsky has prosecuted have been litigated in district courts. These patents have been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as valid, enforceable, and infringed, demonstrating her ability to secure and defend intellectual property rights effectively.
In addition to her patent practice, she provides comprehensive advice on various intellectual property matters, including trade secret law. Her services include conducting due diligence reviews and advising clients on global patent filings and prosecution strategies. Ms. Pokalsky also manages patent portfolios and performs patent landscape analyses, ensuring that her clients are well-informed and strategically positioned in their respective markets. She prepares a variety of legal documents, including inventorship, patentability, invalidity, and freedom to operate opinions. Additionally, she drafts licensing agreements, sponsored research agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements, all tailored to meet her clients' needs. Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the courts of the State of New York, Ms.
Pokalsky also holds the distinction of being a VA-accredited attorney. She represents veterans in appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and remands at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Her professional affiliations include membership in the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the American Bar Association. The firm’s office is situated at 40 Preston Street, P.O — Box 1830, Huntington, NY 11743. For inquiries, they can be reached at (631) 201-4000 or via email at info@pwbllp.com.
