Devanie A. DuFour’s practice includes patent prosecution with an emphasis on competitive strategies. She focuses on the mechanical and medical device industry. Ms. DuFour was a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she reviewed orthopedic, dental, and surgical technologies.
Ms. DuFour received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For her undergraduate thesis, she designed a robotic arm to teach autistic children social movements. She attended William & Mary School of Law, where she interned at the William & Mary Technology Transfer Office.
Ms. DuFour worked as a summer associate in 2012 and joined the firm as an associate in 2013.
William & Mary School of Law, J.D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), B.S., Mechanical Engineering
District of Columbia Bar
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Consumer Products & Services
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
Medical Devices & Procedures
Ablation Technology
Aesthetics & Implants
Biocompatible Polymers & Coatings
Cardiovascular
Catheters & Probes
Dental Devices
Diagnostics
Drug-Eluting Devices
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Embolic Protection
Hypertension Management Devices
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Procedures
Neurology
Orthopedics
Peripheral Vascular
Robotics
Sleep Apnea
Spine
Stents, Valves, & Loading Devices
Surgical Equipment
Urology & Incontinence
Women’s Health & OB/GYN
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
U.S. Patent Prosecution
- Recognized in the “Best Lawyers 2025 Guide: Ones to Watch” for Patent Law in Best Lawyers in America (2024)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 “United States” for Patent Prosecution (2021)
