Best Lawyers in Michigan, United States for Patent Law
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Richard Rattner has more than thirty years of experience in real estate law, with specialties in real estate acquisition, sale and loan transactions, land use development, zoning, and corporate law. Mr. Rattner is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. He served on the Governing Council of the Real Property Law Section (RPLS) of the State Bar of Michigan and remains an active parti...
Mark’s practice primarily focuses on patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical and electromechanical arts. Mark works with domestic clients and Multinational Corporations based in Asia and Europe. He works with clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer products, computer and display panel technology, and commercial/construction equipment. Mark’s practice extends beyond patent prosecution and includes global patent portfolio development, technical des...
Tim Eagle focuses his practice in intellectual property, e-commerce and litigation, including commercial/business, technology, and product liability. Tim is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Michigan and Ohio, the United States Courts of Appeals sitting in Cincinnati, Ohio and Washington, D.C., as well as the United States Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Tim is a frequent speaker on issues such as e-c...
Paul has extensive experience in in all facets of intellectual property law. Paul’s practice involves assisting individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in building and managing IP portfolios. He provides counseling with regard to invention development and harvesting, worldwide enforcement, patent and trademark procurement, intellectual property landscaping, clearance, and litigation matters, working to craft strategies that enable clients to work toward their unique goa...
Bill helps businesses protect their brands, inventions and copyrights to build business and avoid being sued. With more than 30 years experience, Bill has extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright matters including litigation in a broad range of industries. He evaluates patents, trademarks, and copyrights along with advising clients on the protection of inventions, trademarks, and copyrightable subject matter. Bill is a highly sought-af...
Julie Greenberg is a partner at Fishman Stewart PLLC. She has more than 25 years of experience in trademark and copyright prosecution and protection. Much of her career has involved federal court litigation with particular emphasis on obtaining preliminary injunctive relief. She has had extensive experience counseling clients in infringement matters involving trademarks and copyrights. Julie handles all levels of domestic and international trademark protection and prosecution, including at th...
Molly Crandall is a detail-oriented and creative trademark attorney with a commitment to providing her clients with clear, succinct, and strategic advice for brand protection. Molly Crandall focuses her practice in the area of trademark law. She counsels clients, ranging from one person start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, in trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters to help them develop and protect their brands. As part of her brand protection practice, she represents clients ...
I am an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney with a strong focus on patent and trademark law. Based in Chicago, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to a wide range of clients. My experience includes prosecuting trademark and patent applications, offering strategic branding and technology counsel for various business transactions, and representing clients in real estate and contract disputes. As a versatile legal professional, I have also contributed to the fie...
Chloe Conway is an insightful trademark attorney who helps her clients strengthen their brand identities by safeguarding their intellectual property. Her practice focuses on trademark and copyright clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. She works with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, entertainment, consumer products, sports, and hospitality. She regularly performs trademark clearance searches and prepares trademark applications, drafting identifications of goods and...
Sungwook Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Sungwook, who practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sungwook is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicole D. Blanchard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Nicole D., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William J. Hurles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. William J., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Monica Stover helps businesses and creative individuals manage and protect their intellectual property portfolios and advises them on trademark, copyright, trade dress, advertising, trade secret, and unfair competition issues, as well as on the related areas of advertising and marketing law. Monica’s trademark work includes both prosecution and enforcement activities in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. She has managed major trademark portfolios for clients ranging from individuals and sm...
Dustin is an experienced IP practitioner with a vast array of technical experience. Dustin Zak is a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on patent litigation and prosecution. Dustin possesses a vast range of technical experience ranging from chemical and material arts to software applications and artificial intelligence. Dustin has technical knowledge related to cyber security and computer technologies. During his studies, he has immersed himself in many technical topics includ...
Alena Marconi is an experienced, hands-on patent prosecution attorney with an extensive background in chemical, materials, and environmental solutions sciences. She guides and advises her clients with high-quality legal advice and strategic thinking. Alena’s practice focuses on domestic and foreign patent prosecution in the chemical, materials science, green tech, and mechanical arts. She counsels clients of all sizes in a wide range of industries including automotive, chemical, horticu...
Corey J. Neil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Corey J., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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