Albert Sueiras is a partner based in the Orange County office of Knobbe Martens. Albert represents clients in a wide spectrum of intellectual property matters and in a variety of technologies, including those associated with vascular access and thrombus management devices (neuro- and peripheral vascular), critical care medical devices, infusion technologies, neural-auditory stimulation, topical wound therapy, and athletic/sporting outerwear and consumer products, among other areas. His work includes both utility and design patent portfolio management and strategic planning, international and domestic patent prosecution, competitive landscape analysis, opinion work, and assertive and defensive strategies.
Albert received bachelor's and master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami and the University of Florida, respectively. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During law school, Albert externed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office within Art Unit 3733, focusing on patent examination of orthopedic surgical instrumentation. Albert also participated in a patent prosecution externship at Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. in Alachua, Florida, a firm specializing in the discovery of biomarkers for traumatic brain injury and neurotoxicity.
Albert worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2015 and joined the firm in 2016.
Recognized for writing one of JD Supra's "Top Read Articles" in JD Supra's 2019 "Readers' Choice Awards" (Alere Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $33 Million)
Editor and Author, KnobbeMedical.com Blog
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Supreme Court to Weigh in on Fraud Standard under False Claims Act
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Cochlear Implant Developer Agrees to Pay for Alleged False Claims to FDA
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for EndoStim’s GERD Treatment
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Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Cardiac Mapping Company Affera
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Boston Scientific Agrees to Purchase Majority Stake in M.I.Tech as M&A Deals Are Expected to Pick Up
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BD and Mayo Clinic Collaborate to Share De-identified Patient Data
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FDA Publishes Draft Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance Amidst Continued Cybersecurity Concerns
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Niazi’s Patent Survives on Appeal: Federal Circuit Reverses In Part Lower Court’s Decision
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Medtronic’s Intellis and Vanta Neurostimulators Receive FDA Approval for DPN
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Acquisition of BK Medical Expands GE Healthcare’s Precision Health Presence
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Best Buy to Acquire Remote Patient Monitoring Company Current Health
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Medical Device Compnay Pleads Guilty to Dealing in Non-FDA Approved Devices
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IP Litigation Remains Active in the Orthopedic and Spine Industries
- Medical Device Company Pleads Guilty to Dealing in Non-FDA Approved Devices
- FDA & DHS Coordinate Efforts to Address Cybersecurity
- Alere Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $33 Million
- Excelsius GPSTM: Globus Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for Robotic Surgery Platform
- Confirm Rx: Abbott Receives CE Mark for Smartphone Compatible ICM
- “World’s Smallest Pacemaker” Experiences Sizeable Success
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