John Merkling

John Merkling is an experienced legal professional specializing in intellectual property within the medical device industry. Currently serving as Chief Patent Counsel at Terumo BCT since November 2004, John has an extensive background that includes a tenure as Senior Patent Counsel at Intermedics, Inc. from 1989 to 1998, focusing on patent matters related to advanced medical technologies such as pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. John holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from BYU Law School, a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rice University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio.