A Chat with Amanda Do Couto, Lead Patent Counsel at Meta | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Episode 45

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Amanda Do Couto (Duh-Koo-Toe), Lead Patent Counsel at Meta. As Lead Patent Counsel, Amanda is responsible for the global patent strategy for various products and tech areas, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, and virtual reality products and research.   After getting her Chemistry and law degrees from the George Washington University, Amanda practiced patent litigation at a leading global law firm and served as a federal clerk for the US District Courts. She is also one of the founding members and steering committee member of ADAPT, which strives to increase accessibility, inclusion, and overall diversity in the IP field. As a Black woman and first-generation American, Amanda is no stranger to the effects of exclusion, bias, and xenophobia, and she works passionately to dismantle those barriers for others. In her free time, Amanda loves cooking, playing volleyball, and spending time with family (especially when it's Taboo time on game night).  Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here