Brooks Kushman P.C. is delighted to announce that the firm has again achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status again for 2023-2024 — the highest available level of certification. Brooks Kushman has been an Early Adopter of the program, achieving and remaining certified since the initial launch of the Midsize program in 2020. Participating firms commit to the core principles of transparency, accountability, and knowledge sharing to achieve Mansfield Certification. While over 360 firms earned Mansfield Certification this period, only about half of those including Brooks Kushman opted into Certification Plus. This designation is reserved for firms that voluntarily report the outcomes of their inclusive processes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZqDnxbi... #diversity #equity #inclusion #midsizemansfield #mansfieldrule
Brooks Kushman P.C.
Law Practice
Royal Oak, Michigan 2,173 followers
IP Solutions Fueled by Relationships.
About us
The most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together—yours and ours. At Brooks Kushman, we know that exceptional service is only possible by forging strong relationships with our clients. Those relationships are the fuel for tenacious and innovative solutions to your most complex problems. We’re ready to work with you to understand your unique business needs and become a valuable extension of your own team.
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http://www.BrooksKushman.com
External link for Brooks Kushman P.C.
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Enforcement, Technical Design Consulting, Licensing, Open Source Software Compliance, Copyrights, Intellectual Property Due Diligence, Post-Grant Proceedings, Inter Partes Review, Covered Business Methods, Trade Secrets, FRAND, and Antitrust
Locations
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Primary
150 W. Second St.
Suite 400N
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, US
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445 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, California 90071, US
Employees at Brooks Kushman P.C.
Updates
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Brooks Kushman P.C. associates Francesca Cusumano and Marla Spain, Ph.D. and are excited to attend the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders Fall Meeting on October 9-10 at the Westin Downtown Washington DC. The Pathfinders program is designed to provide young attorneys with the practical tools necessary to expand their internal professional networks through teaching relationship-building skills, foundational leadership skills, and career development strategies. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gG5A2dBR #LCLD #diversity #equity #inclusion #careerdevelopment
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What constitutes a “public disclosure” of an invention? By ruling that a private, non-confidential sale does not necessarily qualify as a public disclosure under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)(2)(B), the court has narrowed an important exception to prior art. This decision offers important guidance for navigating the first-to-file landscape of patent law. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gg8PmEAA Authors: Sangeeta Gandhi Shah & Benjamin Chauncey Stasa #AIA #postgrantproceedings #federalcircuit
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Brooks Kushman P.C. shareholder Abha Fadipe is excited to attend the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Fall Meeting on October 8-10 at the Westin Downtown Washington DC. The Fellows program focuses on the development of the industry's next generation of professional leaders through insightful sessions and networking gatherings. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dPX633yj #LCLD #diversity #equity #inclusion #careerdevelopment
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Brooks Kushman P.C. is excited to be sponsoring and attending the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting again this year. Attendees will have the privilege of being apart of practical, interactive, and engaging learning formats – microlearning, panel sessions, roundtables, and workshops to help them dig deep into critical subject matters. Attorneys Robyn Lederman, John Rondini, Rachel A. Smith, Martin Sultana, and Jason Burnette will be in attendance. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gk2fvm26 #ACC #intellectualproperty #networking
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In a precedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently breathed new life into a set of medical device patents previously deemed invalid. At the heart of the dispute was the interpretation of a particular phrase used in the patents at issue: "substantially rigid portion." What began as a technical disagreement over the rigidity of catheter segments broadened into a dispute about how patent claims should be construed and whether different claims within the same patent family can describe the same invention in varying ways. The Federal Circuit's analysis reflects a nuanced, less restrictive approach to claim construction. By focusing on the functional aspects of claim limitations and allowing for flexibility in how inventions are described across multiple claims, the court's reasoning provides a framework for interpreting claims that balances the need for clarity with the need for flexibility during the patent drafting stage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvY3JXHz Authors: Sangeeta Gandhi Shah, Benjamin Chauncey Stasa #patents #federalcircuit #legalupdate #intellectualproperty
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We had a great time attending the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Christopher Smith and panelists had a great panel session on licensing. Others in attendance were Michael Brodbine, Michael Turner, Rachel A. Smith, Isaac Slutsky, Erin Bowles, Martin Sultana, and Fanqi Meng. #intellectualproperty #licensing #IPO #IP #legalstrategy
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Brooks Kushman P.C. was spotlighted for our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion efforts by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Law firms or organizations that show a strong commitment to advancing DEI in the local and legal community were recognized. At Brooks Kushman, we are deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal landscape. Our efforts go beyond policy, embedding inclusive practices into our operations to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. Through initiatives like the Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus and participation in the ABA Model Diversity Survey, we are actively reshaping the legal profession in Michigan and beyond, ensuring opportunities for diverse talent at all levels. By investing in mentorship, tailored career development, and cultural competency training, we not only support the growth of our team but also contribute to a more inclusive and equitable future for the Michigan legal community. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPngQq82 #diversity #equity #inclusion #dei #legaldiversity
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Brooks Kushman P.C. Shareholder Hope Shovein will be attending the 2024 MARQUES Annual Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. This year’s conference will focus on the increasingly complex landscape of trademark law, covering critical topics such as litigation and public opinion, navigating consumer values, successful online enforcement, and the latest EU case law on trademarks and designs. Additionally, there will be workshops on artificial intelligence, trade secrets, and other relevant areas. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dkgEbsQj #MARQUES2024 #TrademarkLaw #Stockholm #IP #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Brooks Kushman P.C. Shareholder and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Patent Licensing Committee Member Christopher Smith will speak at the IPO Annual Meeting in Chicago on September 22-24, 2024. The presentation called, “Assessing Licensing Terms and Rates Considering Comparability” will focus on IP Licensing & Related Issues. This session will delve into how the analysis of license comparability can impact licensing strategy and the determination of reasonable royalties. Speakers will discuss how license terms can affect rate comparability in licensing negotiations, litigation, and corporate strategy. Speakers will provide different perspectives including licensing, litigation, and IP valuation/damages. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g23nFDNB #intellectualproperty #licensing #IPO #IP #legalstrategy