Clara A. Hanger
Associate
- Greenville, SC
- (864) 271-1592
- changer@dority-manning.com
What you should know about me:
As a Patent Associate, I combine my biochemistry background with legal expertise to build robust patent portfolios for clients in chemistry, life sciences, and mechanical engineering. I prioritize close client relationships, tailoring patent strategies that align with their unique needs and long-term goals.
- Known for being collaborative, enthusiastic, and positive
- Danced en pointe in multiple ballet productions
- Studied medicinal chemistry and watercolor painting in Paris, France
Clara’s Experience
Clara drafts and prosecutes patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts, specializing in technologies like power generation, grid solutions, synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and microbiology.
During law school, she honed her advocacy and writing skills through moot court, legal research, and co-authoring a journal article on professional ethics, all of which now strengthen her ability to protect and advance clients’ intellectual property.
Sectors
Clara focuses on the following sectors:
Practice Areas
Background & Credentials
Education
- Berry College (B.S., Biochemistry, 2019)
- University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2024)
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Honors & Awards
- Order of the Coif
- Order of the Wig and Robe
- Phi Kappa Phi
- CALI Awards – Legal Writing; Criminal Law; Technology Law; Intellectual Property
Publications
- Hanger, C., & et al. (2022). Metallopolymers in minutes via organocatalysis at room temperature. Polymer Chemistry, 13(33), 4747–4651. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY00747A.
- Virzi, M., & Hanger, C. (2024). New “fish or cut bait” rule lets lawyers off the hook for disputed trust funds. SC Lawyer, 34-37, 51.
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