Matthew M. Mietzel
Mechanical and Electrical Patent Prosecution & Licensing
Michigan OfficeP (248) 226-2824mmietzel@brookskushman.com
Matt has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, primarily in the mechanical and electromechanical arts. Beyond patent prosecution, Matt also has experience in the preparation of validity and infringement opinions, trademark prosecution, licensing, IP due diligence, and litigation matters.
Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Matt was an engineer in the automotive industry for over seven years. Whereas some engineers work solely in manufacturing or design, Matt gained experience in manufacturing, design, and research and development. Matt also has a deep understanding of the business needs of his clients, having earned a master`s degree in business administration. These experiences provide Matt with a strong foundation for advising clients on the management and protection of intellectual property.
Matt was also a patent agent at a technology corporation where he learned first hand about client expectations and how best to service clients. During his three years in that role, he prepared and prosecuted patent applications, led innovation workshops and patent design-around efforts, developed patent portfolio management strategies, and was involved in technology licensing matters.
The combination of these diverse experiences provides Matt with an excellent understanding of the many aspects of intellectual property prosecution and intellectual property management.
Organizations and Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Presentations
Speaker, “Foreign Patent Application Filing Pitfalls” IP Law Section Meeting, Washtenaw County Bar Association, October 2017
Education
J.D., Wayne State University, cum laude
M.B.A., University of Michigan Business School, with distinction
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Iowa State University, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society