Myers enjoys helping clients secure a competitive edge that will take their businesses to the next level. Often, that edge takes the form of a patent.
A patent attorney registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Myers helps clients protect their valuable assets by preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting freedom to operate and patentability searches, and providing litigation support in patent disputes. Myers also assists clients in drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements such as software licensing and development agreements. Whether helping a client develop a patent strategy or negotiating a technology agreement, Myers prides himself on offering clients practical advice that aligns with the client’s specific business objectives.
Using his degree in biomedical engineering and his experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Myers works with clients in a range of technology areas, including medical devices, consumer products and control systems. Put simply, it is Myers’ job to distill complex innovations into protectable assets, and he is able to do so effectively in many industries.
He often works hand in hand with individual entrepreneurs and private startup companies, including those affiliated with St. Louis’ Cortex Innovation Community. As Startups mature in their businesses, Myers helps them navigate an often challenging legal environment by identifying when (and when not) to spend their precious resources on legal services.