About Janet
Janet Cullum is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and New York. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982 and to the New York State Bar in 2007. Her license status in California is currently inactive, while in New York, she is currently registered. Ms. Cullum is a partner at Cooley Godward Kronish, a law firm located at 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-7798. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients in both California and New York.
Ms. Cullum earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1982. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1972. During her time at Berkeley Law, she was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in intellectual property law.
Ms. Cullum concentrates her practice in the areas of intellectual property law, with a particular focus on life sciences and biotechnology. She represents clients in matters involving patent prosecution, licensing agreements, and litigation related to biotechnological innovations. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Cullum has handled cases in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She has also appeared before the California Superior Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Prior to joining Cooley Godward Kronish, she worked as an associate at a boutique intellectual property firm in San Francisco for five years.
Ms. Cullum is an active member of the American Bar Association and the International Trademark Association. She has been recognized in publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. She is also a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Ms. Cullum is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
