“I enjoy immersing myself in a client's business and technology, and providing a foundation for their success.”
Mr. Engel concentrates his practice in intellectual property law with a focus on obtaining and enforcing patents and trademarks, with a particular emphasis on patent preparation, prosecution, and opinion work.
He represents a wide array of clients from startups to multinational corporations in the automotive, building, chemical, medical, software, and manufacturing industries. Mr. Engel also counsels clients on intellectual property portfolio management and development, both domestically and internationally.
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Intellectual Property
When ideas translate into products, processes, art, or authorship, we help clients protect their innovations and commercialize their work.
Credentials
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2012
- J.D., cum laude, Intellectual Property
- University of Detroit Mercy, 2000
- M.S., Economics, Chemistry (MSEC Program)
- Michigan State University, 1996
- B.S., Chemistry
Memberships
- American Chemical Society
- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Admissions
- Michigan, 2012
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2013
Professional Achievements
- Michigan Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2015-2018; 2020
Experience
Presentations
- Ontario Rubber Group, Spring Meeting, "Increasing the Likelihood of Obtaining Patent Protection on Polymeric Formulations," April 16, 2019, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
- ACS Detroit Rubber Group, Fall Technical and Lunch Meeting, "Freedom to Operate," November 8, 2017, Novi, MI.
- ACS Detroit Rubber Group, Fall Technical and Lunch Meeting, "Trade Secret vs. Patent—In the Polymer Industry," November 19, 2015, Royal Oak, MI.
- ACS Detroit Rubber Group, Annual Meeting, "AIA for Researchers in Industry," October 15, 2013, Dearborn, MI.
Community
Community“People matter, which is why I support organizations such as Friends of Foster Kids and Cristo Rey High School.”
I am a member of the Holy Family Regional School Board and serve as the Holy Family Regional School Facilities Board chairman. I am also a member of the St. Andrews Parish Finance Council.