David R. Schmidt practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent litigation and prosecution in the fields of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
As an undergraduate engineer, Dr. Schmidt worked in research and development for Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the areas of health care and personal care products. Before attending law school, he worked as a graduate research assistant in the areas of biomedical engineering and drug delivery. During law school, Dr. Schmidt worked in the Notre Dame Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic.
Dr. Schmidt worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2011 and joined the firm in 2012.
University of Notre Dame, J.D.
University of Wisconsin – Madison, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin – Madison, M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Wisconsin – Madison, M.S., Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin – Madison, B.S., Biomedical Engineering
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court – Central District of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Biotech
Antibodies & Immunology
Biologics
Personalized Medicine
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Tissue Engineering
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Adhesives
Automation & Robotics
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Food Chemistry
Fuel Cells & Batteries
Oil & Gas
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Polymers
Semiconductors
Consumer Products & Services
Food & Beverage
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Energy
Energy Efficient Technologies
Medical Devices & Procedures
Ablation Technology
Aesthetics & Implants
Biocompatible Polymers & Coatings
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Cardiovascular
Catheters & Probes
Dental Devices
Dermatology
Diagnostics
Drug-Eluting Devices
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Embolic Protection
Gastrointestinal
Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Infusion
Hypertension Management Devices
Imaging
Infusion Pumps
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Procedures
Nephrology & Dialysis Equipment
Neurology
Obesity Management & Bariatrics
Oncology
Ophthalmology & Eye Care
Orthopedics
Pacemakers & Electrical Stimulation Devices
Peripheral Vascular
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Pulmonary
Robotics
Sleep Apnea
Spine
Stents, Valves, & Loading Devices
Surgical Equipment
Thrombectomy
Urology & Incontinence
Ventilators
Vital Signs, Physiologic, & Hemodynamic Monitoring
Women’s Health & OB/GYN
Wound Care
Pharmaceuticals
Antibodies and Immunology
Biological Manufacturing of Chemicals
Biologics
Biosimilars
Personalized Medicine
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Therapeutics
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Trade Secret
Trade Secret Protection Advice & Counseling
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Society for Biomaterials – Best Abstract in Category, Wisconsin School of Pharmacy – Travel Award in Drug Delivery
Recognized in the “Best Lawyers 2025 Guide: Ones to Watch” for Intellectual Property Law in Best Lawyers in America (2024)
Recognized by The Legal 500 “United States” for Patent Prosecution (2024)
Society for Biomaterials
Wound Healing Society
