About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Gedeon combines technical training and legal education in a practice centered on patents and intellectual property. He moved from computer engineering into law after building technical credentials at the University of Michigan. He then completed legal studies at Michigan State University.
His academic path began with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in computer engineering from the University of Michigan in 1996. He stayed at Michigan to earn a Master of Science in Information Technology in 2000. He finished law school at Michigan State University in 2003, receiving his J.D.
Before entering the legal profession, he spent years immersed in computing and information systems. That technical background informs his approach to intellectual property. It helps him evaluate inventions, draft robust patent applications, and discuss technical details with inventors and engineers.
Gedeon is a registered patent lawyer with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also licensed to practice in Michigan. Those credentials allow him to handle patent prosecution before the USPTO and to advise clients on patentability and prior art issues. His registration with the patent office is an important credential for clients seeking federal patent protection.
During his legal career, he has worked on matters involving technology-driven inventions. He prepares patent applications, responds to office actions, and advises on patent portfolio strategy. He also assists clients in assessing infringement risks and securing patent rights that can be enforced if disputes arise. He writes opinions and counsels clients on next steps when patent rights are in question.
He practices at Carrier Blackman & Assoc., where he provides counsel to individual inventors and companies. His work often requires translating technical concepts into legal claims that withstand examination. He draws on both engineering training and legal education to bridge those worlds.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and exacting in document preparation and analysis. He favors clear, plain explanations when discussing complex technical and legal issues. He remains active in patent prosecution and client counseling, and he handles matters before the USPTO as part of his regular practice.
He currently practices at Carrier Blackman & Assoc., concentrating on patent prosecution and related intellectual property matters.
