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Kyle Konz is an experienced patent attorney who takes the time to fully understand his clients’ technologies and business strategies to provide his clients with high-quality and tactical advice.

Kyle focuses his practice on patent prosecution, post grant proceedings, and patent and trademark litigation. Kyle also manages trademark portfolios for several small businesses. Kyle works with a wide range of clients including Fortune 100 Corporations and small businesses. Kyle writes and prosecutes patent applications related to automotive, manufacturing, domestic appliances, and heating and cooling systems. A large part of Kyle current post grant and litigation practices relate to vehicle safety systems, connectivity, connected services, lighting, and exercise equipment.

Kyle leverages his past engineering and hands-on experience to quickly learn inventions without requiring substantial time investments from inventors. Kyle’s practical experience allows him to understand how a particular invention fits within the larger system enabling him to fully capture the invention in context with the client’s overall goals. This provides the client with a more cohesive and valuable patent portfolio.

Prior to joining the firm, Kyle worked for a consulting firm, assisting in the design of commercial and residential developments. While there, Kyle focused on sewer systems, residential roadways, and drainage systems. Kyle is also a certified auto mechanic.

Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys action sports. In the winter, he is often found on the slopes with his snowboard, while in the summer he can be found behind a boat on his wakeboard.

Representative District Court/ITC Matters

Safe Driving Technologies, LLC v. Ford Motor Company (Patent Trial and Appeal Board): Served as Ford Motor Company’s litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) counsel, recently defended Ford in a patent infringement case filed by Safe Driving Technologies, LLC, which alleged Ford infringed four patents related to telematic safety features. Under Brooks Kushman’s direction, Ford filed Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) against the four asserted patents. The PTAB ultimately held 43 claims unpatentable, with the plaintiff dedicating an additional 10 claims to the public. Brooks Kushman also represented Ford in the appeal, where the judgment was affirmed. Case No. 1:21-cv-00064

Represents an automotive original equipment manufacturer on the prosecution of patents related to hybrid controls, transmission controls, electric motors, and climate control systems.

Represents a global Tier 1 automotive supplier on the prosecution of patents related to engine, driveline, clutches, and bearings.

Represents a craft distilling business on managing and procuring trademarks.

Education

J.D., Wayne State University, cum laude

B.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University

Organizations & Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan

Michigan Intellectual Property Association (MIPLA), President

Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter

Inn of Court, Michigan Chapter

Recognitions

“The Best Lawyers in America,” Best Lawyers, 2027

“Up-and-Coming Lawyer,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2025

“I work with in-house and engineering teams to contextualize the invention into real-world situations to provide broader and more meaningful protection.”

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