Amy E. Schmid

Amy E. Schmid is a partner at Wenderoth and a registered patent attorney whose practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling. Amy works with inventions in biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields and advises clients on U.S. and international patent portfolios. Her practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, developing portfolio strategies, and preparing validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate opinions for companies protecting technology and product development.

Amy earned a J.D., cum laude, from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from James Madison University. Before entering private practice, she worked as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in biochemistry and organic chemistry. Her scientific education and examination experience support detailed analysis of technically complex patent applications and prosecution issues.

Amy has worked with technologies involving small molecules, pharmaceutical formulations, drug delivery systems, adhesives, paints, herbicides, pesticides, resins, refrigerants, polymers, cosmetics, metallurgy, dental materials, catalysts, liquid crystals, coatings, food and beverage products, and textiles. She helps clients develop and manage patent portfolios and evaluate third-party rights. Her practice combines scientific understanding with practical knowledge of USPTO procedures and patent prosecution strategy.

Amy E. Schmid is admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She has held leadership roles in the American Intellectual Property Law Association, including work with its Women in IP Law Committee, and helped establish the Women Innovators Award. Her practice supports inventors and businesses seeking thoughtful patent protection, portfolio management, and risk analysis across chemical and life science technologies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Chair of AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Founder, AIPLA Women Innovators Award
• Member, Intellectual Property Owner’s Association
• Member, AIPPI-US

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• James Madison University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, minor in Biology

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