Brooks Kushman

Brooks Kushman Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney Frank A. Angileri Honored as a 2015 “Leader in the Law”
Brooks Kushman Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney Frank A. Angileri Honored as a 2015 “Leader in the Law” 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Shareholder, Frank A. Angileri, has been named a 2015 “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Angileri will be recognized along with 30 other honorees at the 2015 Leaders in the Law award ceremony hosted by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on March 26, 2015 in Troy.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Frank for his recognition,” said Mark A. Cantor, president, Brooks Kushman. “Frank is a valuable asset to the development of Brooks Kushman and our Post Grant Proceedings practice, where he helps mentor and train upcoming attorneys. This recognition is well-deserved, and will help us continue to contribute to molding the industry’s young professionals.” read more

Brooks Kushman Announces New Chair of Trademark Practice
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 Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce Shareholder Elizabeth (Libby) Janda has recently been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the firm’s trademark practice.

Janda has more than 30 years of experience as a trademark practitioner and specialist with Brooks Kushman. She has been instrumental in developing the firm’s trademark practice and handles trademark matters in a variety of industries, both domestically and internationally.

“Libby’s diverse and extensive experience makes her a natural fit for the trademark chair role,” saidMark Cantor, president of Brooks Kushman. “She has helped us grow our practice substantially through her client network, and I am confident that she will continue to improve the firm in her new role.” read more

Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers”
Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers” 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, Brooks Kushman, is proud to announce their inclusion in the 2015 edition of “U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers’” list of Best Law Firms.

Brooks Kushman holds a national tier one ranking in patent and IP litigation, patent law and trademark law in metro Detroit. Nationally, it holds a tier two ranking for trademark law and a tier three ranking in patent law.

In addition to the firm’s inclusion, five Brooks Kushman attorneys were recognized as 2015 “Best Lawyers in America.” President Mark Cantor and Shareholder Frank Angileri have been recognized as Best Lawyers since 2009 and 2007 respectively. Both are named in the practice areas of IP litigation, patent litigation, patent law and trademark law. For the first year, attorneys Marc Lorelli and John LeRoy were listed in the area of IP litigation, while Elizabeth Janda was listed in the area of trademark law. read more

Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference
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Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent Stephanie Mansfield, Ph.D. will present at the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) Midwest Biomedical Engineering Career Conference (MBECC) in Detroit on Nov. 7, 2014.

Mansfield will serve on a panel discussing alternative career paths in the biomedical science industry. In her career with Brooks Kushman, Mansfield has worked with many biomedical technology clients, focusing on medical, orthopedic and biomechanical devices, tissue engineering and consumer products.

Mansfield has nearly two decades of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biomedical and mechanical arts. She speaks regularly on intellectual property protection within the biomedical and life science industries.

Mansfield holds a Doctorate and Master of Science in biomedical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University.

MBECC is a one-day conference, hosted by Wayne State University and designed specifically for biomedical engineering students and working professionals. During the conference, students and recent graduates will learn about career opportunities from alumni working in industry, academia, government, law and medicine.

For more information, visit the conference website.

About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm with offices in Michigan and California, and represents clients nationally and internationally with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm has more than 90 intellectual property professionals specializing in various technical disciplines, and has a reputation for providing leading IP counseling with a focus on the business objectives of their clients.

Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and Intellectual Property Today. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.

Brooks Kushman Announces New Co-Chair of Litigation
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Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce Shareholder Marc Lorelli has recently been appointed to serve as the firm’s new Co-Chair of Litigation. Lorelli has been with Brooks Kushman since 2001, and has been instrumental in building, developing, and growing the firm’s IP litigation team.

“We have nothing but high expectations for Marc,” said President Mark Cantor. “He has done a great job as a Shareholder and every other role he’s held. We’re confident he will continue to serve as a leader and for the group.” read more

Brooks Kushman Associate to Discuss Open Source License Compliance at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
Brooks Kushman Associate to Discuss Open Source License Compliance at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Associate Marco Gatti will discuss open source software (OSS) license compliance in the automotive industry at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in Novi, Michigan. Gatti’s presentation will provide insights on types of OSS licensing and best practices for staying updated on policies and strategies to maintain compliance.

“It is important to understand exactly which OSS will be included in any product you sell or distribute,” said Gatti. “While the use of OSS provides extensive benefits, it can also become complicated very quickly. Brooks Kushman analyzes embedded modules for open source code, and counsels its clients on how to effectively comply with the licensing terms that apply to that code.” read more

Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate
Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

 Brooks Kushman is pleased to welcome Alena Vackova as its newest associate. Her expertise in patent prosecution and patent searching will benefit Brooks Kushman and its clients.

Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Vackova assisted in all aspects of patent prosecution with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices as an associate at another Metro-Detroit based intellectual property law firm. In her position, she drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts for companies in the automotive, chemical, medical diagnostic, and packaging industries. read more

Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection
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 Brooks Kushman Shareholder Robyn S. Lederman will serve on a panel discussing ‘Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights as You Expand Into Global Markets’ during the International Trade Administration’s Discover Global Markets Forumin Detroit on Sept. 9.

Lederman’s presentation will cover risks and precautions in name selection and protection of brands for doing business overseas. The focus will be on practical considerations related to trademark use and registration in free trade countries and other key markets.

With more than 25 years of experience practicing in the area of trademark law, Lederman’s practice focuses on global branding strategy, trademark and domain name counseling, clearance, protection and enforcement for start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. read more

Five Brooks Kushman Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Best Lawyers in America
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 Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that President Mark A. Cantor, and Shareholders Frank A. Angileri, Marc Lorelli, John S. LeRoy and Elizabeth F. Janda have all been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015.

Brooks Kushman attorneys were recognized as 2015 Best Lawyers across a variety of intellectual property (IP) practice areas, including:

Mark A. Cantor – IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law and Trademark Law

Frank A. Angileri – IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law and Trademark Law

Marc Lorelli – IP Litigation

John S. LeRoy – IP Litigation

Elizabeth F. Janda –Trademark Law read more

Brooks Kushman Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™
Brooks Kushman Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™ 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman, intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, has been named one of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is an awards competition that identifies and honors organizations that demonstrate a commitment to excelling in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. read more

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