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Miller Canfield’s team of intellectual property attorneys have the technical and legal knowledge and the business acumen to help clients obtain, protect and license their intellectual property assets and ensure the advice we provide and programs we develop fit our clients’ individual business strategies.
Our team of attorneys, engineers, patent agents, and a former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner have real-world experience that allows us to provide comprehensive intellectual property services, fair use, licensing infringement, patent and trademark prosecution, and assistance with developing global IP strategies, including trademark selection and global brand management, and management of global patent and trademark portfolios. We offer competitive intellectual property analyses to help clients develop their strategies and conduct IP audits to ensure that those strategies maximize the value of our clients’ IP.
We assist clients in a wide range of industries – inventors, entrepreneurs and startups, to middle-market companies, multinational conglomerates, academic institutions and nonprofits, technology and software, Internet retail and publishing.
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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone has a respected IP practice advising on a wide range of trademark, patent and copyright issues, from filing and brand protection to licensing and enforcement. The firm is well placed to assist clients with US-China cross-border work in conjunction with the firm's Shanghai office.
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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone acted for Magna Seating in the drafting, prosecuting and managing of patents for global protection of its automotive seat assemblies and components.
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Miller Canfield balances its legal expertise with an understanding that we are running a business, and it applies common sense and practicality in its advice and handling of our issues.
Their responsiveness sets them apart. Even if the person you call doesn't have the answer to your issue or it isn't squarely in their area, they will immediately put you in touch with someone who does.
Miller Canfield stands out for its devotion, ingenuity and dependability.
My experience with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is that its attorneys are incredibly responsive to issues as they emerge and are able to connect with a range of subject matter experts.
They are responsive, professional and respectful of the client. They take the time to listen and assist in working toward solutions which reflect the nature of our organization.
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Kimberly Berger is well regarded for her specialist trademark expertise. She assists clients with the management, prosecution and enforcement of their trademark portfolios as well as advising on other forms of IP.
I love working with Kimberly. She is always prepared, on time and knowledgeable on many issues.
Michael Palizzi serves as CEO of Miller Canfield. His wide-ranging IP expertise includes trademark infringement, counterfeiting and unfair competition cases, as well as portfolio management.
We are thankful for Mike's knowledge, lack of ego and the practicality he uses when advising us. Despite his hectic schedule, he finds time for us. He's truly a great person to have in our team.
Michael Palizzi is an exceptional lawyer and a true partner to our business.
Mike has always been professional, courteous and brought the issue to closure without undue stress. I have complete confidence in him.
Mike is responsive to our needs and sensitive to keeping costs in check. He keeps close tabs on any legal matter that we bring to the firm.
Michael Palizzi is just an excellent lawyer.
Robin Asher frequently assists clients with the development and prosecution of patents and wider portfolio management. He is deputy leader of the intellectual property group at Miller Canfield.
Robin Asher applies practicality to IP issues, which you don't always see in IP lawyers.
Robin clearly lays out our options so we can make a decision.
Robin does a good job for us. He has strong industry knowledge.
Anita Marinelli ably assists clients with trademark infringement, patent prosecution and wider portfolio management matters.
Anita is a pleasure to work with and has provided technical assistance on IP issues that has been invaluable.
Anita Marinelli is knowledgeable and passionate.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Head of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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Kimberly Berger
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Jacob Koering
Anita Marinelli
Gregory Lewis
William Hancock
Brian Orr
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