Steven L. Oberholtzer

Steven L. Oberholtzer


Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2007

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Practice Areas

Patent Law

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As a lifelong auto enthusiast, Steven has never been far from the action. Having worked as a senior project engineer at General Motors, representing clients in the automotive industry seemed like a natural next step. He has served as in-house patent counsel for a Tier 1 supplier, as well as acting as primary outside counsel for a number of Tier 1 and lower Tier suppliers in private practice. Now, having gained decades of experience representing automotive industry entities, clients look to him not only for his handling of tactical matters such as patent applications, but his ability to foresee legal challenges which may be coming their way.

Outside of the automotive scope, Steven has acquired substantial knowledge in a variety of mechanical and electromechanical technology areas, including medical devices, lasers, fiber optics, optical devices and heavy industrial equipment. He speaks and is frequently published on the topic of intellectual property policy development, and regularly provides opinions on infringement risks, design-around projects, patentability, litigation, and intellectual property issues surrounding merger and acquisition transactions. He has experience in United States Patent and Trademark Office administrative proceedings, including trademark oppositions and patent application preparation and prosecution. Another active area of his practice is in negotiating licensing and joint development agreements, along with other agreements involving intellectual property terms and conditions.

Location
  • 350 South Main Street, Suite 300
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Education
  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1981

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2025)
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2022)
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2020)
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2018)
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2016)
  • Patent Law, Ann Arbor (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Patent Law
Special Focus:
  • Licensing
  • Patent
  • Trade Secrets

Publications

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