Steven L. Oberholtzer

Ann Arbor
734.302.6030
734.994.6331 (fax)

soberholtzer@usebrinks.com

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Practice Summary

Mr. Oberholtzer's practice focuses on patent and trademark counseling, corporate intellectual property policy development, technology licensing, joint development and joint venture relationship agreements, United States Patent and Trademark Office administrative proceedings including interferences, re-examinations, re-issues, trademark oppositions, patent application preparation and prosecution, providing opinions regarding infringement risks, design-around projects and patentability and administration of corporate intellectual property portfolios.

Mr. Oberholtzer has extensive experience in the mechanical and electro-mechanical disciplines with particular emphasis on automotive industry issues. He has additional significant experience in technology areas including medical devices, lasers, fiber optics, optical devices and heavy industrial equipment. In addition, Mr. Oberholtzer has acted as trial counsel in a number of patent infringement litigation cases.

Honors/Distinctions

"AV" Peer-Review Rated, highest ranking for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell
Michigan Super Lawyers, 2006-2008
The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2010

Publications

"The Basic Principles of Intellectual Property Law," second ed. (2009) A primer published by Brinks Hofer Gilson Lione. Copies available on request
"Look Closer at Man Behind Genius," Michigan Lawyers Weekly, October 27, 2009
"More Fights Over Intellectual Property: Auto Industry Throws Away Henry Ford's Rulebook," co-author with Bradley L. Smith, 2007
"The Basic Principles of Intellectual Property Law," A primer published by Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione. Copies available on request, 2006
"How to Negotiate Successfully," Licensing in the Boardroom, A supplement to Intellectual Asset Management, October 2004, pp 52-54

Presentations

Mr. Oberholtzer is a frequent speaker on issues of intellectual property policy development.

Memberships & Affiliations

Washtenaw County Bar Association
Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section
Technology Transfer Society
Michigan Patent Law Association
Licensing Executives Society
Original Equipment Suppliers Association

Legal Experience

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Shareholder, 2001-Present
Managing Partner, Ann Arbor office
Member, Board of Directors, 2007-2008
Harness, Dickey & Pierce
Partner, 1987-2000
Associate, 1983-1987
Kelsey Hayes, Inc.
Associate Patent Counsel, 1981-1983