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Michelle Weaver

Cranberry Township,PA

Summary

Experienced Intellectual Property Attorney driven to successfully obtain and protect valuable assets. Decisive leader with an analytical and flexible approach to solving problems. Persuasive expert with the ability to analyze complex legal issues, formulate legal arguments, and provide sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources, and communicating with clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate

K&L Gates
09.2016 - Current
  • Drafted and prosecuted patent applications in various technical realms including, for example, mechanical, electrical, and software fields
  • Counseled clients in the financial realm regarding patentability of inventions with a specific focus on overcoming potential 35 U.S.C. 101 rejections
  • Represented clients in multiple successful Petitions for Inter Partes Review and Re-examination proceedings
  • Drafted and prosecuted trademark applications
  • Counseled clients through various trademark and copyright disputes
  • Conducted various freedom-to-operate and patentability searches
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
  • Established and managed timely and informative communication with clients
  • Trained and supported team members, maintaining a culture of collaboration

Summer Associate/Patent Agent

K&L Gates
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Drafted responses to Office Actions
  • Drafted patent applications for medical devices and baby devices
  • Participated in Mergers and Acquisitions Workshop
  • Conducted legal research and communicated findings to partners in a concise, logical manner
  • Continued serving as a Patent Agent during the school year

Summer Associate/Patent Agent

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Split the summer between Pietragallo and the in-house IP department at Kennametal, Inc.
  • Managed and organized patent portfolio of Kennametal, Inc.
  • Drafted patent applications in the chemical and mechanical technical fields
  • Drafted responses to Office Actions
  • Continued serving as a Patent Agent during the school year

Patent Agent

Medrad
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Drafted patent applications and responded to Office Actions
  • Participated in meetings with inventors to encourage innovation

Education

J.D. -

University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Univ. of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2013

Skills

  • Patent Portfolio Management
  • Patent Drafting
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Patent Litigation
  • Patentability Assessment
  • Licensing Transactions
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Patent Risk Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Client Counseling

Certification

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Bar of Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United Stated District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Timeline

Senior Associate

K&L Gates
09.2016 - Current

Summer Associate/Patent Agent

K&L Gates
05.2015 - 09.2016

Summer Associate/Patent Agent

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti
05.2014 - 05.2015

Patent Agent

Medrad
01.2014 - 01.2015

J.D. -

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Univ. of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering

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