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Doug LaLone Receives Prestigious 2017 ACG Meritorious Service Award
The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG) recognized Fishman Stewart Partner Doug LaLone as a recipient of the prestigious 2017 Meritorious Service Award. The award recipients were recognized at InterGrowth® 2017 in April at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to ACG, Meritorious Service Awards are given
Michael Stewart Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2017
Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Michael Stewart was named a “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The publication held an award luncheon on March 23rd to recognize Michael and the other 29 attorneys included in the 2017 class. According to Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Leaders
Fishman Stewart Adds Several Seasoned IP Pros: Welcomes John P. Guenther, Penny L. Prater, Mark J. Lambrecht and Michael B. Comeau
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (PRWEB) February 14, 2017 —Fishman Stewart PLLC, a leading intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of four patent attorneys to its growing intellectual property practice. The firm celebrated its 20-year anniversary last year. Fishman Stewart recently welcomed John P. Guenther as Partner, Penny
Fishman Stewart To Sponsor LES Intellectual Property and Licensing Symposium
We are proud to be a sponsor of the Intellectual Property and Licensing Symposium for the Michigan Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (LES). An industry leading panel of General Motors, Stryker, Navistar, Delphi, and Invest Detroit will engage in a compelling discussion regarding advanced intellectual property and licensing issues.
Penny L. Prater
Penny Prater is experienced in intellectual property matters, particularly in the energy and chemical and sectors, having worked for several major oil companies as an engineer as well as a lawyer. She began her legal career as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in the
Fishman Stewart Listed Among The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Fishman Stewart was once again recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) and listed as a 2017 WTR 1000 trademark law firm. In addition to receiving firm-wide rankings, Michael D. Fishman was recognized as a “leading practitioner” for his trademark legal practice. Based on more than 70 key markets globally,
John P. Guenther
John P. Guenther is a partner at Fishman Stewart PLLC. John’s practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law, including domestic and international patent acquisition and maintenance, trademark and copyright registration; intellectual property enforcement and litigation; trade secret protection; high-profile product and trademark clearances; large scale due diligence efforts;
Mark J. Lambrecht
Mark Lambrecht is Of Counsel to the firm. Mark is a registered patent attorney and practices various aspects of intellectual property matters including domestic and foreign patent prosecution, opinions, and design-around. He has an extensive background in the electrical, electro-mechanical, and electro-magnetic arts. He has drafted and prosecuted numerous patent
Michael Stewart and Barbara Mandell Named 2017 “Top Lawyers”
Bloomfield Hills, MI., November 22, 2016, — Fishman Stewart PLLC, a leading national intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Partners Michael Stewart and Barbara Mandell have been named as “Top Lawyers” by Detroit’s Dbusiness magazine. According to their website, Dbusiness conducted an annual peer review survey that consisted
Fishman Stewart Celebrates 20-Years with Alumni Reunion
November 9, 2016 — It was great to see so many of our past colleagues and friends at the Fishman Stewart 20-Year Reunion! In addition, we appreciate the nice notes that we received from many people who could not attend. Thank you!
Fishman Stewart Congratulates Five Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2016
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to congratulate Michael D. Fishman, Michael B. Stewart, Barbara L. Mandell, Melissa R. Atherton and Michael T. Fluhler on their selection to the 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Each year, no more than 5.0 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers and no more
SBM “A Lawyer Helps” Inspiring Stories: “Michael Stewart’s Innovative Approach to Pro Bono has Worldwide Impact”
The State Bar of Michigan “A Lawyer Helps” program focuses on the legal profession’s priority of pro bono: free legal help for the poor and financial donations for nonprofit legal aid services. In addition, “A Lawyer Helps” also recognizes lawyers who give time to other community efforts beyond pro bono. Read
Michael Fishman and Michael Stewart Once Again Named as Best Lawyers in America
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce Founding Partners Michael D. Fishman and Michael B. Stewart have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 83,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to
Fishman Stewart Listed as Top Patent Firm in IAM Patent 1000 Guide
Fishman Stewart has been listed as a top patent firm in Intellectual Asset Management’s (IAM) annual Patent 1000 guide. The Patent 1000 recognizes the world’s top patent law firms and practitioners in key jurisdictions. Fishman Stewart was one of only six law firms in Michigan recognized. “Boutique Fishman Stewart makes a deserved
Fishman Stewart Ranked Among the Top 100 Patent Firms in the United States
Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States — Thursday, April 28, 2016 — Fishman Stewart PLLC was recently ranked among the Top 100 Patent Firms in the United States based on an objective measurement of the firm’s performance in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Juristat. Juristat based its analysis of
Fishman Stewart Listed Among The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals — Michael Fishman “Leading Practitioner”
Fishman Stewart was once again recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) and listed as a 2017 WTR 1000 trademark law firm. In addition to receiving firm-wide rankings, Michael D. Fishman was recognized as a “leading practitioner” for his trademark legal practice. Based on more than 70 key markets globally, the WTR 1000 highlights what it
Another Favorable Outcome for Our Client, Stahls
This article originally appeared on dbusiness.com March, 24, 2016 Stahls’ Reaches Settlement Over Patents on Heat Press Equipment Sterling Heights-based Stahls’, a manufacturer of garment decoration equipment including jerseys for professional, college, and high school sports leagues, among other organizations, has successfully defended its intellectual property rights by reaching a settlement in a federal
Fishman Stewart PLLC Celebrates its 20-Year Anniversary
Fishman Stewart PLLC was founded in 1996 as Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC. Michael Fishman and Michael Stewart are founding members of the original IP Firm. We are proud to celebrate 20 years of providing excellent intellectual property law services. It has been a privilege to work with and serve our clients for
Paul Ratzmann to Speak at ICLE Intellectual Property for Health Care Lawyers Seminar
Fishman Stewart Partners Paul R. Ratzmann and Michael T. Fluhler will serve as speakers at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Intellectual Property for Health Care Lawyers Seminar. The topic of discussion is: Identify and Protect Your Health Care Clients’ IP. The Intellectual Property for Health Care Lawyers Seminar will be held
Michael Stewart Comments on Starting Salary Among IP Law Firms in Crain’s Detroit Business article
This article was originally published in Crain’s Detriot Business on February 19, 2016. See Crain’s article: It’s still not a shabby first paycheck, when you’re 26 …
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