Julie Burke PhD

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Member Board of Directors at Association for American Innovation

Laguna Beach, California, United States

Overview

Julie Burke is a recognized authority on U. S. patent office procedures, drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a primary examiner and Quality Assurance Specialist at the USPTO. Holding a PhD in Biochemistry from Imperial College, she is now an author, speaker, and trusted advisor to Petition. ai, frequently publishing investigative articles.

As a whistleblower, she is a leading voice advocating for patent office reform, and her guest articles for LAW360 were ranked among the most-read in both 2020 and 2022.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

Patent Office Reform
Her work as a whistleblower and her numerous articles are dedicated to advocating for significant reforms and quality improvements at the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Patent Examination Quality
Leveraging her background as a USPTO Quality Assurance Specialist, she consistently writes and speaks about the need for higher standards and integrity in the patent examination process.
USPTO Procedures
She serves as an expert witness on U. S. patent practices and procedures, demonstrating her deep, authoritative knowledge in this specific area.

Media Appearances

Julie has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Member Board of Directors at Association for American Innovation
1-2020
Expert Witness on US Patent Practice and Procedures at IPQuality Pro LLC
5-2015 - 12-2019
Patent Scientist at Knobbe Martens
2007 - 2015
Quality Assurance Specialist at USPTO Technology Center 1600
2000 - 2007
Special Program Examiner at USPTO Technology Center 1600

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from The Johns Hopkins University
1988 - 1993
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

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Exp : 38 Location : Laguna Beach, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Member Board of Directors at Association for American Innovation
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Insights For Selling To Julie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Julie is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Julie

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Julie move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Julie take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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