Marc Lorelli

Practice Areas

IP Litigation, FRAND & Other Licensing Disputes, International Trade Commission, Online Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting, Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Management & Analytics, Post-grant Proceedings, Technical Design Consulting, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Career

Marc Lorelli is a Shareholder and Co-Chair of Brooks Kushman’s intellectual property litigation practice. Over the course of his career, he has played a central role in building and growing the firm’s litigation team into a nationally recognized practice. He has successfully tried patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright cases in federal courts across the country and is regularly engaged as lead trial counsel in complex, high-stakes disputes. In addition to his trial work, Marc has argued appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, including a significant decision addressing patent eligibility under Section 101. He also has substantial experience representing clients in investigations before the International Trade Commission, where he has achieved favorable outcomes for both complainants and respondents.

Marc’s practice spans all phases of litigation, from pre-suit strategy and case development through trial and appeal. His experience includes conducting jury selection, examining witnesses, presenting oral arguments, leading Markman hearings, and managing complex discovery. He also advises clients on post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has counseled clients in more than 50 such matters, integrating these proceedings into broader litigation strategies

Professional Memberships

- Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Association

- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association

- American Intellectual Property Law Association

- American Bar Association

- Federal Bar Association

- Federal Circuit Bar Association

Publications

Co-Author, "The Federal Circuit Opened ITC Enforcement to Companies with Foreign Manufacturing," Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog, March 2025

Co-Author, "Redrawing the Obviousness Standard: Graham Factors Overrule Rosen-Durling for Design Patents," Brooks Kushman Client Alerts, May 2024

Book Chapter Author, “The Evolution of United States Patent Law Under the America Invents Act,” Intellectual Property Law 2013 Aspatore Thought Leadership series, March 2013

Book Chapter Author, “New Challenges for Today’s Lawyers in Litigation Patent Cases,” Insides the Minds: Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases, June 2011

Author, “How to Manage an Intellectual Property Litigation,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, February 2004

Co-author, “Trademark and Trade Dress Fundamentals,” On behalf of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association to members of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, January 2006

Author, “Overview of Claim Interpretation Under Markman,” Intellectual Property Law Institute Judge's Seminar, January 2002

Author, “How Trademark Litigation Over Internet Domain Names Will Change After Section 43(D) of The Lanham Act,” University of Detroit Mercy Literary Review, January 2000

Personal

Outside of his legal practice, Marc prioritizes time with his family and is actively involved in his children’s activities. He enjoys skiing and frequently travels out west for family ski vacations. Marc also remains active in sports, including playing hockey himself, and spends his free time on the ice or occasionally on the golf course.

Industry Sector Expertise

- Advanced Materials & Specialty Products

- AI and Data-Driven Technologies

- Automation & Robotics

- Automotive and Mobility Brands & Technology

- Chemistry & Chemical Sciences

- Consumer Products

- Electrical & Computer Technology

- Medical Devices & Healthcare Brands

Experience

Marc brings more than two decades of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on litigation, post-grant proceedings, and strategic counseling. His work covers every phase of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. He has also built a strong practice advising clients on intellectual property portfolio management, enforcement strategies, and licensing matters.

Earlier in his career, Marc worked as a patent agent at an automotive corporation, where he gained hands-on experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications across mechanical, chemical, and electrical technologies. This in-house experience continues to inform his practical approach to client counseling and litigation strategy.

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