Kathryn H. Wade

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Atlanta, Georgia

23+ years experience

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

404-815-6500

https://ktslaw.com/People/W/WadeKathrynH.aspx

1100 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Bio

Kathryn Wade focuses her practice on intellectual property law.Dr. Wade has experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution, particularly in the areas of biotechnology, disease treatment and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical devices. She also has experience drafting opinions on patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement issues. Dr. Wade has provided intellectual property counsel to a variety of clients, ranging from start-up life sciences companies, to universities, to multinational biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Wade received her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Emory University, where she designed and implemented molecular biology and biochemical experiments to study the interaction of proteins in the bacterium Bacillus subtilis. Dr. Wade did postdoctoral work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where she conducted molecular biology research to study the genetics of cardiovascular disease.Dr. Wade was recognized in the 2010 The Best Lawyers in America® for Biotechnology Law. Dr. Wade was the recipient of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation's "One Child, One Lawyer" volunteer of the year award in 2009. Kathryn Wade focuses her practice on intellectual property law.Dr. Wade has experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution, particularly in the areas of biotechnology, disease treatment and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical devices. She also has experience drafting opinions on patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement issues. Dr. Wade has provided intellectual property counsel to a variety of clients, ranging from start-up life sciences companies, to universities, to multinational biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Wade was the recipient of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation's "One Child, One Lawyer" volunteer of the year award in 2009. Kathryn Wade focuses her practice on intellectual property law. Dr. Wade was the recipient of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation's "One Child, One Lawyer" volunteer of the year award in 2009.

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Atlanta (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Atlanta (2013)
Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Practice Area: Patent Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2002
North Carolina State University, graduated 1992
Emory University, graduated 1999
Georgia State University, graduated 2002

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Reviews

James Gomez

2 months ago

Excellent IP Expertise, Minor Communication Lag

I had the pleasure of working with Kathryn H. Wade on a complex patent prosecution matter involving biotechnology innovations. Her deep expertise in intellectual property law, particularly in the biotech and life sciences sector, was immediately evident. Dr. Wade's background in patent prosecution—both domestically and internationally—proved invaluable as she navigated intricate regulatory and legal hurdles with precision. Her recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice is well-deserved, and her ability to translate intricate scientific concepts into legally sound strategies was outstanding. The final outcome was highly satisfactory, and her guidance was instrumental in securing robust patent protection for our innovations. While I occasionally wished for quicker responses to emails, especially during tight deadlines, the quality of her work more than made up for this. I have no doubt that her extensive experience and specialized knowledge will continue to benefit clients in this niche field.