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BOUTIQUE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW FIRM

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Michelle L. Weaver

PARTNER

Contact Me:

  • LinkedIn

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

  • 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

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • Pennsylvania

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

  • United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania​

Past Positions

  • K&L Gates LLP, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Pittsburgh PA

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