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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Michigan


Dickinson Wright PLLC

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About

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

As a full-service law firm with offices across the United States and Canada with 100+ attorneys who practice exclusively in the IP field, Dickinson Wright offers strategic counsel to clients concerning all aspects of intellectual property. And, with a worldwide network of associates in a wide range of technical disciplines, we can readily assist our clients wherever they do business. Our team works closely with clients to ensure their ideas and technologies stay secure so they can focus on what they do best—business growth and development. We regularly prosecute patent applications and trademark registrations at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the United States International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), while also litigating IP issues across a number of platforms. Our team counsels clients on patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, and IP litigation.

Industries (10)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Michigan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dickinson Wright offers expert advice in all aspects of IP law, acting across patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and employment relationships. It is well versed in handling IP litigation and represents clients including global corporations from the technology, retail and automotive industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Dickinson Wright represented Bestway Global, Bestway USA, Bestway Inflatables and Bestway Hong Kong in two patent infringement actions brought by the inflatables manufacturer Intex Recreation Corp.

Strengths

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  • The Dickinson Wright team is extremely responsive.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • They are extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. We get a lot of value from them.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright stands out for its knowledge, prompt availability and efforts to understand our products in depth.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John S. Artz
    Band 1John S. Artz

    John S. Artz

    John Artz predominantly assists with IP litigation and has many years' experience representing clients in patent, trademark and copyright disputes. In addition, he is well versed in non-contentious IP matters.

    • John Artz is a very good lawyer.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • John Artz is reliable, knowledgeable and promptly available.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 2Bill Honaker
    Band 2Bill Honaker

    Bill Honaker

    Bill Honaker is an experienced attorney who focuses his practice on patents, trademarks and copyrights. Further to his non-contentious IP expertise, he is also well versed in IP litigation, where he represents clients in patent infringement claims and disputes.

Ranked Individuals at Dickinson Wright PLLC (2)

Michigan

Members

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

  • Philip Rettig

  • Kimberly Slaven

  • Robert Stearns

  • Richard Jones

  • Scott McBain

  • Nicholas Angelocci

  • Steven Hurles

  • William Hurles

  • Mark Jotanovic

  • Charles Kocher

  • Sung Lee

  • Michael MacCallum

  • James Purrington

  • Joseph Pytel

  • Paul Rodriguez

  • Bryan Schomer

  • Michael Spink

  • Christopher Mitchell

  • Matthew Snider

  • James Cleland

  • Jonathan Nikkila

  • Craig Phillips

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