Catherine D. Gates

Catherine D. Gates is a seasoned professional in intellectual property, currently serving as a Senior Patent Agent at Entegris since February 2024, after previously holding the position of Senior Manager, Intellectual Property at the same company from October 2014 to May 2021. Gates has extensive experience as an IP Expert at imec since June 2021, where responsibilities include coordinating with research and business development teams to identify concepts for IP protection and developing licensing strategies. Previous roles also include Patent Agent positions at Seager, Tufte & Wickhem and Faegre & Benson LLP, focusing on patent applications for medical devices and HVAC systems. Early career experience includes positions at Mayo Clinic and CIMA Labs as a Clinical Laboratory Technician and Associate Research Chemist II, respectively. Gates holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Iowa.