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Strategic Considerations for Claim Drafting – Mechanical and Medical Device Inventions – Knobbe Practice Webinar Series

March 17, 2022  | David Schmidt, Ph.D. and Jessica Achtsam

Partners David Schmidt, Ph.D. and Jessica Achtsam presented strategic considerations for drafting and prosecuting patent claims directed to mechanical and medical device inventions, before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The presentation covered the following topics: review of written description and enablement standards under Section 112 to support mechanical and medical device-related claims; illustrative claim drafting examples and best practices; and best practices for defining claim scope.

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David Schmidt, Ph.D.

David R. Schmidt practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent litigation and prosecution in the fields of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. As an undergraduate engineer, Dr. Schmidt worked...

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Jessica Achtsam

Jessica practices intellectual property law, focusing on U.S. and international patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, licensing strategies, and competitive landscape analysis in the medical device and biotechnology sectors. Her...

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