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Stephanie M. Mansfield, Ph.D.

Biomedical and Mechanical Patent Prosecution

Michigan

(248) 226-2814

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  • Background
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Industries

  • Consumer Products
  • Life Science & Medical Device
  • Autommotive
  • Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemistry
Stephanie Mansfield is a registered patent agent with over 20 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biomedical and mechanical arts, with particular emphasis in the areas of medical, orthopedic, and biomechanical devices, surgical instruments, tissue engineering and consumer products. For example, Stephanie has drafted patents directed to joint prostheses, engineered tissues, and drug-delivery devices which have been licensed for multi-million dollar sums. In her multi-disciplinary doctoral research, which combined the areas of muscle physiology, biomechanics, plastic surgery and cell biology, Stephanie explored the recovery of single muscle transfers in the rat hindlimb and the interaction between transfer mass and the structural and functional requirements of the recipient site. Stephanie has found that her prior research experience creates an instant rapport with many inventors, especially medical doctors and scientists. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution for her clients, Stephanie’s practice includes patentability searches and evaluations, competitor patent and technology monitoring, technical design and product development consulting, and portfolio management. Stephanie has developed client relationships where she is involved in the early stages of a client's product development cycle, where this access allows her to assist clients with decisions regarding new product directions based on her investigation and understanding of current patents and competitors in a particular field. Stephanie works with clients of all sizes, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations, to hospitals, universities and research institutions, to smaller start-ups and individual physicians. Her practice extends beyond traditional patent prosecution and includes technical support for freedom to operate opinions as well as consulting with project managers and administrators on effective strategies to complete patent-related projects. She also meets regularly with in-house personnel to review outstanding matters and foster a team approach to managing a client’s intellectual property portfolio. Stephanie finds that responsiveness to a client's intellectual property needs, whatever those may be, is a key factor in maintaining a solid client relationship, as well as being able to anticipate a client's future requirements and proactively provide solutions. Stephanie enjoys playing soccer, running and yoga, as well as watching her boys participate in sports and music activities. She is also very active in the firm’s charitable efforts in supporting the Judson Center organization. For the last ten years, Stephanie has organized the Brooks Kushman Team Autism group that participates in running events at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, and raises money for Judson Center and its Autism Connections program.

Education

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

M.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University

Organizations & Affiliations

Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association

Biomedical Engineering Society, Industry & Clinical Committee – Conference Chair

Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council

External advisor, BEST program, Wayne State University

Judson Center, Autism Connections – Steering Committee for Team Autism

Recognitions

“Distinguished Volunteer,” Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter, 28th Annual National Philanthropy Day, 2019

Industries

  • Consumer Products
  • Life Science & Medical Device
  • Autommotive
  • Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemistry

Presentations

Panelist – “Alternative Careers in Biomedical Engineering,” Biomedical Engineering Society`s (BMES) Midwest Biomedical Engineering Career Conference, November 2014

Co-Presenter – “Patents 101,” Law Module, Wayne State University`s (WSU) Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program, November 2014

Presenter – “Patents: The Basics for Protecting Inventions,” Henry Ford Innovation Institute`s William Davidson Center for Entrepreneurs in Digital Health, October 2014

Presenter – “Patents: The Basics for Protecting Inventions,” Henry Ford Health Systems Innovators’ Series, July 2014

Co-Presenter – “12 Intellectual Property Mistakes & How To Avoid Them,” Brooks Kushman Lunch & Learn, Southfield, Michigan, November 2013

Presenter – “Intellectual Property Breakout Session,” Ladies Who Launch, September 2007

Presenter – “The Fundamentals of Intellectual Property,” American Business Women’s Association, June 2005

Presenter – “Intellectual Property Breakout Session,” Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, May 2004

 

Publications

“Recovery of Muscle Transfers Replacing the Total Plantarflexor Muscle Group in Rats”, Journal of Applied Physiology 84: 1865-1871, 1998

“A Parametric Model of Muscle Moment Arm as a Function of Joint Angle: Application to the Dorsiflexor Muscle Group in Mice”, Journal of Biomechanics 29: 1621-1624, 1996

“Functional Evaluation at the Medial Gastrocnemius Donor Site”, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 12: 143-147, 1996

“Recovery of Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Grafts in Rats: Implications for the Plantar Flexor Group”, Journal of Applied Physiology 77: 2773-2777, 1994

 

Insights

Press Releases

Brooks Kushman Principal Stephanie Mansfield, Ph.D. was Recognized as Distinguished Volunteer for Work with Judson Center’s Autism Connections Program

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Stephanie Mansfield Leads Industry Program Sessions for the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting

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2017 Corporate Partner of the Year by Judson Center

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Stephanie Mansfield Appointed Lead within BMES

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Stephanie Mansfield To Present At Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting

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Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent to Speak at University of Michigan Career Day

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Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference

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Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Wayne State University’s Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training Program

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Media Coverage

Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent Featured in Xology Magazine

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Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent to Discuss IP in Medical Innovations at Davidson Center for Entrepreneurs in Digital Health

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Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Discuss Medical Innovation at the Henry Ford Innovation Institute

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The University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering Department Recognizes Brooks Kushman’s Stephanie Miller Mansfield, Ph.D. as One of Its Distinguished Alumni

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Women Helping Women

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Presentations

The Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property Breakout Session

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Publications

Recovery of Muscle Transfers Replacing the Total Plantarflexor Muscle Group in Rats

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