About Mika

Mika Reiner Mayer is one of the most sought-after lawyers in patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management for life sciences startups and established companies alike. Widely known for her strategic insights and deep understanding of business, she is the go-to diligence counsel in Silicon Valley for life science companies and their investors.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • California
  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 US: Hall of Fame for Patents: Prosecution (Including Re-Examination And Post-Grant Proceedings) (2023)

The Legal 500 US: Leading Lawyer in Patents: Prosecution (Including Re-Examination And Post-Grant Proceedings) (2021 – 2025)

Business Today: 10 Most Influential Intellectual Property Attorneys in California’s Patent Prosecution

Chambers USA: Band 1 for Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution – California (2022 – 2025)

Chambers USA: Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution – California (2020 – 2021)

Chambers USA: Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation – California (2020 – 2025)

Daily Journal: Named Among Top IP Lawyers, Top Women Lawyers, Top 25 IP Portfolio Managers

Euromoney Legal Media Group: Best in Patent

Fellows of the American Bar Foundation: Elected Member

IAM Patent 1000: Leading Patent Professional

LMG Life Sciences: Life Sciences Star, "Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year" (Winner, 2019; Finalist, 2020 - 2022)

Managing Intellectual Property: Top 250 Women in IP, IP Star

National Diversity Council: Most Powerful and Influential Women

The National Law Journal: Intellectual Property Trailblazers 

The Recorder: Women Leaders in Tech Law

Silicon Valley Business Journal: Silicon Valley Women of Influence

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Silicon Valley IP Law Association

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Mika’s prosecution and advice counseling is some of the best I have ever seen.

– Peer review, LMG Life Sciences

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