Intellectual Property law in Michigan covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Michigan has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to intellectual property cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for intellectual property matters in Michigan is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Michigan's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Michigan sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on intellectual property in Michigan bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right intellectual property attorney in Michigan means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how intellectual property law works in Michigan — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to intellectual property law in Michigan. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Dylan M Timmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tishkoff PLC
 407 North Main Street Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 663-4077
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Employment Law
Aaron B. Kendal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kendal Law Group PC
 4190 Telegraph Rd # 3000 Bloomfield Twp MI 48302
(248) 572-1050
Thomas M. Coooley Law School (2000)
English
Bar #63021
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Communications & Internet Law
Christopher K. Cooke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Neumann Law Group
 300 E Front St Ste 460 Traverse City MI 49684
(616) 272-7974
Michigan State University College of Law (1982)
English
Bar #35034
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
Adam Keilen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keilen Law, PLC
 141 E. Michigan Ave Suite 602 Kalamazoo MI 49007
(269) 382-4818
Michigan State University (2009)
Bar #76371
Michigan Bar
Deceased
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
Stephen Kontos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
VELN
 220 S. Main St. Suite 233 Royal Oak MI 48067
(855) 954-5100
Wayne State University Law School
English
Bar #71607
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
William G. Tishkoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tishkoff PLC
 407 N Main St Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 663-4077
University of Michigan Law School (1988)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Johnson R Franso - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hirmiz, Franso and Associates, PLLC
 33200 Dequindre Road Suite 202 Sterling Heights MI 48310
(586) 698-7700
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2009)
Arabic, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Chaldean Neo-Aramaic
Bar #78402
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Corey Silverstein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30150 Telegraph Rd Suite 444 Bingham Farms MI 48025
(248) 290-0655
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2003)
English, French
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Norman Ankers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Foley & Lardner LLP
 500 Woodward Avenue Suite 2700 Detroit MI 48226
(313) 234-7175
Harvard Law School (1976)
Bar #30533
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property International Law
Enrico Schaefer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Traverse City Law Group
 810 Cottageview Dr Traverse City MI 49684
231932041112
Michigan State University (1986)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Linda Kennedy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Panagos Kennedy PLLC
 3331 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 102 Troy MI 48084
(248) 564-1635
University of Minnesota Law School (1998)
Bar #64692
Illinois Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Kevin McLaughlin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Crafted Law
 40 Pearl St. NW, Suite 200 Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 200-8818
Indiana University Maurer School of Law (2009)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Trademarks
Dean Amburn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Giroux Amburn P.C.
 28588 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100 Southfield MI 48034
(248) 621-2111
Bar #46427
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Sean Erin Serraguard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Serraguard Law
 755 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 2020 Troy MI 48084
(248) 218-1221
Ohio University (2016)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Mark Christian Rossman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2145 Crooks Rd 220 Troy MI 48084
(248) 385-5481
Wayne State University Law School (2001)
Eastern District of Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Cecelia Burdett Richie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Cecelia B. Richie Law Office, PLLC
 418 N. Main St. Ste 200 Royal Oak MI 48067
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property
Beverly M. Griffor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Collis and Griffor PC
 1851 Washtenaw Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 827-1337
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
English
Bar #71337
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
C. Christopher Newberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kuiper Kraemer PC
 180 Monroe Ave NW Suite 400 Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 454-3700
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
Pamela-Denise Mack - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Mack Law Group, PLC
 41000 Woodward Avenue East Building, Suite 350 Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
(248) 229-0185
Wayne State University Law School (1990)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Business Law Intellectual Property Real Estate Law
Darrin A. Auito - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
HEA Law, PLLC
 8000 Towers Crescent Drive 13th Floor McLean VA 22182
(571) 933-6437
Case Western Reserve University (2002)
English
Bar #67472
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Evan Ficaj - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Evan Ficaj Law Office PLLC
 15455 Middlebelt Rd Livonia MI 48154
(313) 380-3008
Wayne State University Law School
English
Bar #84489
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Estate Planning
Ian M. Williamson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mantese Honigman PC
 1361 E Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48083
(248) 457-9200
Wayne State University Law School (2004)
English
Eastern District of Michigan Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Health Care Law
John Brennan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 22805 Kelly Rd. Eastpointe MI 48021
(586) 778-0900
Michigan State University (1972)
Bar #40240
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Divorce
Sam Morgan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gasiorek Morgan - Lawyers for the Workplace
 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 425 Farmington Hills MI 48334
(248) 865-0001
Michigan State University (1981)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Employment Law
Mallory King - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breathe Brand Protection, PLLC
 229 Fairlane Dr. Traverse City MI 49684
(231) 248-4296
Michigan State University College of Law (2015)
Bar #80040
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Trademarks
Mikai Green - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Green Law
 2937 E. Grand Blvd. Ste. 317 Detroit MI 48202
(313) 413-1487
English
Bar #78563
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Estate Planning
Alari K. Adams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
A|Squared Legal Group, PLC
 607 Shelby Suite 728 Detroit MI 48226
(313) 702-2222
Wayne State University Law School
English
Bar #73324
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Intellectual Property
Alexander E. Blum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mantese Honigman, P.C.
 1361 E Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48083
(248) 457-9200
Wayne State University Law School (2010)
English
Bar #74070
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Intellectual Property
John Di Giacomo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Revision Legal
 444 Cass St. Suite D Traverse City MI 49684
(231) 714-0100
Michigan State University (2006)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Employment Law
Gerard V. Mantese - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mantese Honigman PC
 1361 E Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48083
(248) 457-9200
Saint Louis University School of Law (1982)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Employment Law
Howard B. Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weisman, Young & Ruemenapp, P.C.
 30100 Telegraph Rd #428 Bingham Farms MI 48025
(248) 258-2700
University of Michigan Law School (1971)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Intellectual Property
Brendan Henry Frey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Credit Acceptance
 25505 W 12 Mile Rd 2300 Southfield MI 48034
24835327005571
Wayne State University Law School (2007)
Bar #70893
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
David Hansma - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Seyburn Kahn PC
 2000 Town Center Southfield MI 48075
(248) 353-7620
Wayne State University Law School (2007)
English
Bar #71056
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Intellectual Property
Tom Croft - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Darrow Mustafa PC
 410 N. Center Street Suite 200 Northville MI 48167
(248) 864-5959
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2005)
United States Patent and Trademark Office Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Kristy J. Downing - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Just Intellectuals eNews
 4065 Radcliff Dr. Canton MI 48188
(248) 296-0770
University of Michigan Law School (2003)
Bar #67122
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
John F. Buckert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Buckert Patent & Trademark Law Office PC
 2731 S Adams Rd 109 Rochester Hills MI 48309
(248) 853-1422
Bar #58065
Michigan Bar
Deceased
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Nicolas Guibert de Bruet - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Nicolas Guibert de Bruet
 421 S. Cranbrook Rd. Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 635-4361
Oakland University
English, French, Spanish
Michigan Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Intellectual Property
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