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Michele K. Yoder is a patent agent with an extensive background in mechanical, chemical and medical arts, as well as research experience in areas involving anti-cancer drugs and polymers.

Ms. Yoder drafts and prosecutes patent applications, prepares foreign amendments, shares expertise in the area of international applications, and assists inventors with computer-based searches.  She also prepares patentability opinions and supports lead attorneys by conducting litigation research and developing patent portfolios for them and their client companies.

Before joining The Webb Law Firm, Ms. Yoder worked with  two other law firms and served as a primary patent examiner  with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in the chemical engineering arts with a concentration in materials including adhesive bonding technologies, injection molding, extrusion, thermoplastic welding, vacuum resin impregnation and thermoforming. 

Earlier, as a chemistry research assistant and tutor at Youngstown State University, she performed research and published a thesis during study of the controlled release of anti-cancer drugs from polymers.

Professional Responsibilities
Ms. Yoder serves as a patent agent  with The Webb Law Firm, which has concentrated exclusively in intellectual property law since 1845.  She works with various aspects of IP law, helping innovating companies, inventors and their representatives to protect and exercise their rights.

Achievements and Credentials

Certification
Registered Patent Agent, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio,  1988
Major:  Chemical Engineering
Concentration:  Materials Science/Polymers

Professional Associations and Memberships
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association

Past Employment Positions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Examiner
Washington, DC

Jones Day, Reavis and Pogue, Patent Agent
Cleveland, Ohio

James Ray & Associates, Patent Agent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Personal
Born Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America.  Ms. Yoder  enjoys traveling, cultural events and spending time with family.  She  resides in the Youngstown area.