
BOUTIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW FIRM

Michelle L. Weaver
PARTNER
Contact Me:
724-213-2943
Biography
Michelle helps clients navigate complex legal issues in all facets of intellectual property. In particular, she is a registered patent attorney and is well-versed in patent and trademark preparation, prosecution, and enforcement. Michelle has experience delivering advice on a wide array of commercial agreements, transactions, and policies.
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Michelle holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering, which provides her with a strong technical foundation and a deep understanding of complex scientific concepts. This background enables her to communicate effectively with inventors at universities, research institutions, and technology-driven companies across a wide range of disciplines, including medical devices, autonomous technologies, and mechanical systems. Michelle’s ability to engage with inventors on a technical level allows her to quickly grasp the core innovations behind cutting-edge research and translate them into strategically crafted patent applications. Her interdisciplinary training bridges the gap between science and law, making her a trusted partner in protecting patentable inventions and advancing clients’ commercialization goals.
Education
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D.
Honors: Dean's Scholarship Recipient
Activities: Law Review Member, Giles Rich Moot Court, Intellectual Property and Innovation Certificate​ -
University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering​, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, B.S.
Majors: Biomedical Engineering
Activities: Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Bar Admissions
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Pennsylvania
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United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania​
Past Positions
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K&L Gates LLP, Pittsburgh, PA
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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Pittsburgh, PA
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Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Pittsburgh PA