Professionals

Salvatore J. Arrigo, Ph.D., J.D.

The Law Office of Salvatore Arrigo was established in 2007 by Dr. Arrigo, and is now Arrigo, Lee, Guttman & Mouta-Bellum, LLP. Dr. Arrigo previously worked for over 10 years with the law firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. Prior to his career in patent law, he held an associate faculty position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, investigating the regulation gene expression of the AIDS virus and molecular approaches to controlling the virus.

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Harry J. Guttman, Ph.D., J.D.

Harry has more than 15 years of intellectual property law experience, helping clients capture, procure, protect, generate income from, and enforce their intellectual property.  He represents a diverse clientele, including multinational and Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and universities. Harry recognizes that each client has unique needs and business challenges; he helps clients maximize value from intellectual property by structuring strategies to those unique criteria.

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Carla Mouta-Bellum, Ph.D., J.D.

Biotechnology has led to the development of many of the most advanced therapies for cancer, infections, Alzheimer’s Disease, & is at the forefront of renewable energy technologies. The combination of biotechnology & pharmaceuticals with diagnostics is the basis for the success of Personalized Medicine approaches, the future of medical treatment, including immunotherapy. As both an experienced scientist & IP attorney, Carla has worked closely with many academic scientists & companies in these fields & has more than 12 years of experience developing strong & diverse patent portfolios & counseling clients in IP matters.

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David Pankros, J.D.

David, an accomplished IP attorney and seasoned software engineer, excels in patent, trademark, copyright, and; trade secret law, with extensive expertise in technology law, including privacy and; security. His legal acumen, enriched by his background as a software engineer and; various technology leadership roles, enables him to navigate complex legal and; technical landscapes. As a partner at ALGM, David’s multifaceted career and; experience in writing and; prosecuting patents for leading technology companies empower him to provide comprehensive, forward-thinking legal solutions. His approach uniquely blends technical insight with legal strategy, benefiting clients across various technology sectors.

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