Cecilia G. Rambarat

Cecilia Rambarat is an associate in the Intellectual Property Department. She regularly advises clients on pharmaceutical, biologics, medical devices, and chemical intellectual property matters, particularly patent litigation, trade secret litigation, strategic development of global patent portfolios, and patent prosecution strategies.

As a Registered Patent Attorney with a background in Chemistry, Cecilia concentrates her practice on patent disputes in federal courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Cecilia’s technical prowess and significant experience with patent prosecution gives her a unique understanding of the legal issues faced by clients during patent disputes.

Clients also turn to Cecilia for help with global patent and lifecycle management strategies. Cecilia maintains an active patent prosecution practice and has assisted in rendering opinions relating to the infringement, validity, and enforceability of patents. She regularly works with numerous companies to maximize the value and exclusivity of their products and to build a profitable IP portfolio. 

Cecilia has also provided pro bono representation of a number of individuals seeking asylum before the immigration court.

Practice Areas

Prior Experience

• Mayer Brown LLP, Intellectual Property Group Associate
• Mayer Brown LLP, Summer Associate
• Robinson Bradshaw, P.A., Summer Associate

Education

Admissions

Awards

• North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2022-2024
• Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024
• LMG Life Sciences, “Impact Case Award," 2024
• The American Lawyer’s, “Litigators of the Week Column," 2023

Professional & Community Involvement

• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• The Carolina Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Association
• Kara Farnandez Stoll American Inn of Court