Biomedical Devices

Since its inception Workman|Nydegger has successfully represented a diverse clientele in the life sciences and medical device technologies.  Our clientele ranges from individual doctors and dentists and small start-ups, to major universities and Fortune 100 multinational corporations.  We understand how to help our clients develop and successfully monetize their intellectual property portfolios for both offensive and defensive purposes. 

Our skilled attorneys hold degrees at the undergraduate and masters levels in biomedical, mechanical, and chemical engineering, as well as materials science, chemistry and PhD-level degrees in biology.  These well-qualified and experienced patent attorneys have broad experience in the medical device  field, including technologies such as:

  • Implantable vascular devices, such as stents (balloon expandable and self-expanding) and vascular filters
  • Vascular closure devices including deployment and closure devices, such as suturing devices, staples, clip technology, plug technology, and other closure devices
  • Catheter technologies including, inflation devices, such as angioplasty catheters, and related procedures, and implantable device delivery systems
  • Dental appliances including endodontic Instruments, delivery systems, curing lights, cutting tools, bleaching appliances, implants, orthodontic systems (including brackets, braces, arch wires, corrective devices), tooth compositions for fillings, etchings, bonding etc.
  • Biomaterials, such as alloys, plastics, shape memory materials, and bioabsorbable and resorbable materials
  • Orthopedic implants, such as pedical and polyaxial screws, intervertebral cages, bone screws, ligament fixation, nasal airway devices, bone plates, hip, knee, and other joint replacement technologies, and condylar implants
  • Diabetes technologies, such as diabetes testers, strips, and dispensers
  • Gastroplasty procedures and devices
  • Electrosurgical devices and systems including electrosurgical blades, tools, and return electrodes
  • Diagnostic devices and apparatus such as medical imaging systems and procedures

Recent Biomedical Devices Blog Entries

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies Win Important Federal Circuit Ruling

written by John M. Guynn, John C. Stringham

In a recent decision, Prometheus Laboratories, Inc. v. Mayo Collaborative Services, 2008-1403 (Fed Cir. 2009) the Federal Circuit upheld as constituting patent eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101 a diagnostic test that also involved treatment of a patient. The decision has important implications for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that sell diagnostic devices and methods.

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