Doug works on both the buy and sell side of M&A transactions. He has successfully prosecuted and defended over 100 different Intellectual Property suits in numerous federal and state courts, and appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His cases have covered patent, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, domain name, non-compete, and copyright infringement claims. Additionally, Doug has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications on numerous consumer and industrial products for middle market companies and routinely conducts brand clearances and prosecutes trademark applications to help clients protect their Intellectual Property positions.
Prior to joining Fishman Stewart, Doug was a named shareholder in his own intellectual property firm and a principal with another intellectual property law firm in Michigan. He also worked at Navistar International as an engineer in the body design department.
Doug has served as a judge for the Crain’s Detroit Business M&A Awards and as president of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) – Detroit. Doug is a member of the Michigan District Optimist Club and is an active member of Kensington Community Church.
Professional Honors & Recognitions
- Best Lawyers,2018 – present
- Super Lawyers (Michigan), 2020
- Leading Lawyers – Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law
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Client Testimonials
“Doug Lalone is the best patent and trademark attorney there is. He helped us get patents that seemed impossible and has fought national brands to deliver trademarks that were crucial for our business. I’m busy, but he keeps me on track and aware of all my projects. I couldn’t be happier with the service he provides.”
The Cleaning Authority, LLC v. Michigan Maid Cleaning Authority, LLC, Court: United States District Court, Michigan Eastern | Date Filed: Feb 04, 2021 | Docket Number: 2:21cv10264 | Nature of Suit: Trademark | Cause: Trademark Infringement
Comspec International, Inc. v. Uniface B.V. et al, Court: United States District Court, Michigan Eastern | Date Filed: Jan 10, 2020 | Docket Number: 2:20cv10067 | Nature of Suit: Contract and Copyright | Cause: Breach of Contract and Computer Software Copyright Infringement
Mahle Filtersysteme GMBH et al v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Date Filed: May 07, 2019 | Docket Number: 2:19cv11347 | Nature of Suit: Patent | Cause: Patent Infringement
Ready Capital Corporation et al v. Ready Capital Corporation, Court: United States District Court, Michigan Eastern | Date Filed: Nov 27, 2019 | Docket Number: 2:19cv13536 | Nature of Suit: Trademark | Cause: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Trademark Properties of Michigan, LLC v. True Properties of Michigan, Inc., Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Date Filed: Jul 25, 2019 | Docket Number: 2:19cv12182 | Nature of Suit: Trademark | Cause: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
