In the medical device industry, a patent attorney must understand more than just mechanics; they must understand clinical utility. At the R. Baca Law Firm, we possess a rare combination of legal, engineering, and medical expertise. We don't just look at the blueprints; we understand the "clinical impact" of your invention on patient care.
Our team includes Dr. Arthur Baca (MD, PhD), a medical doctor specializing in clinical pathology who understands the operational realities of hospital laboratories. Furthermore, our Managing Member, Rafael "Rafa" Baca, previously served as a Law Clerk at the USPTO, where he worked directly with the Examining Corps examining applications for medical devices. We know exactly what Examiners look for because we used to sit on their side of the desk.
We protect medical device innovations including surgical instruments, implantable devices, diagnostic equipment, wearable health monitors, and digital health technologies. Our team includes attorneys with biomedical engineering and medical backgrounds.
We understand the intersection of patent law and FDA regulation, helping clients coordinate patent strategies with regulatory timelines, protect regulatory exclusivity, and navigate patent term extensions.
Yes. We have experience protecting combination products that include devices, drugs, and biologics, navigating the complex patent and regulatory landscape for these innovative therapies.
We protect digital health innovations including remote monitoring systems, telemedicine platforms, health data analytics, and mobile health applications, addressing both software and medical device patent considerations.
We navigate the complex landscape of medical method patents, crafting claims that avoid physician immunity issues while providing meaningful protection for innovative treatment methods and diagnostic techniques.
