Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726
Troy, Mich.—April 7, 2025—Intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC continues to bolster its patent, trademark and IP consulting practices in the sciences with the addition of Julie Staple, Ph.D., who joins the firm as a partner, and Benjamin Becker, associate attorney. The announcement was made by Co-Managing Partner Michael Stewart.
“We are pleased to welcome Julie Staple and Benjamin Becker to Fishman Stewart,” Stewart said. “Julie’s expertise in biotechnology and Benjamin’s insight into trademarks and environmental IP will enhance our ability to serve clients in rapidly evolving scientific and technology-driven industries.”
Staple has more than 20 years of experience in intellectual property law and joins the firm after many years at the Ann Arbor office of Dinsmore. She is a seasoned patent attorney, focusing on patent application preparation and prosecution, both nationally and internationally. She has written and prosecuted patents in an assortment of areas relating to biotechnology, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, cancer biology and bio electrochemical systems. She understands the entire patent process from beginning to end and finds great satisfaction in translating “patentese” for the technical experts with whom she works.
Prior to her career as an attorney, Staple studied biology with a specialization in molecular biology and neuroscience. A Ph.D. credentialed technical subject matter expert, she worked with groups at the Glaxo Institute for Molecular Biology in Geneva, Switzerland, and at the University of Lausanne investigating mechanisms of regulation of synaptic protein heterogeneity in CNS synapses. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, as well as a doctorate in neuroscience, a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, both in biology, all from the University of Michigan.
Becker focuses on trademark law and IP consulting, helping clients navigate brand protection and intellectual property strategy. He enjoys the opportunities IP law presents to stay attuned to scientific advancements and evaluate how to apply them to best serve his clients. Prior to practicing law, he worked in banking and environmental compliance, gaining meaningful experience in understanding complex legal issues and government entities.
Becker holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from Drake University.
About Fishman Stewart PLLC
Fishman Stewart helps turn client creativity into valuable intellectual capital. Since its founding in 1996, the firm has obtained tens of thousands of patents and trademark registrations and represented clients in hundreds of cases in Federal Court. As strategic advisers to CEOs and senior executives, Fishman Stewart attorneys develop IP management strategies for U.S. and foreign-based companies to safeguard their business assets throughout the world. To discover how Fishman Stewart leverages intellectual property to effectively increase enterprise value, visit fishstewip.com.
