Michael is an associate in the firm’s San Diego office, focusing on patent prosecution, portfolio management, and due diligence in the mechanical, electronics, and medical device fields.
Michael earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from USC Gould School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Michael participated in the USPTO’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition and the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic. At Berkeley, Michael worked for a medical device startup that was later acquired by a publicly traded company.
Michael was a summer associate in 2023 before joining the firm in 2024.
University of Southern California – Gould School of Law (USC), J.D., USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition Finalist and Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic
University of California – Berkeley, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Advertising, Media & Entertainment
Biotech
Synthetic Biology & Nanotechnology
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Construction & Home Improvement
Consumer Products & Services
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
Food & Beverage
Sporting Goods & Recreation
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Energy
Clean Technology
Fashion & Beauty
Medical Devices & Procedures
Transportation & Vehicles
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Copyright
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Opinions & Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
U.S. Patent Prosecution
USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition Finalist
