Fletcher Yoder

Laura received a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering from Rice University in 2006. Laura worked as an engineer at a medical device company in Houston after graduating from Rice, and subsequently attended law school at the University of Texas.

While in law school, Laura served as the Managing Editor for the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. Upon graduation in 2011, Laura worked for Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in California prior to joining Fletcher Yoder in September of 2012. Laura is a member of both the Texas Bar and the California Bar (inactive), and is registered to practice in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Laura’s practice focuses primarily on patent preparation and prosecution. In addition, Laura has experience with infringement and validity analysis. Her technical areas of expertise include ocular implants, prosthetics, stents, orthopedic implants, medical imaging, medical monitoring, and various other medical devices and technologies. In addition, Laura has experience in various mechanical arts, such as combustion engines and turbines, oil and gas industry technologies, and agricultural equipment.