The Law Office of Michael O’Brien is a specialized intellectual property law firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, focusing exclusively on patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It stands out for its practical, client-centered approach to protecting innovations and creative works, offering tailored legal strategies for inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
With extensive experience in handling complex patent cases across diverse industries—including software, firearms, tools, machinery, and boat hulls—the firm emphasizes thorough preparation and long-term protection against infringement and legal challenges. It is particularly adept at guiding clients through the entire patent lifecycle, from initial searches to appeals and litigation, ensuring robust intellectual property security.
Services Offered
- Patent application filing and preparation
- US patent searches
- Patentability assessments
- Patent prosecution
- Notice of allowance and patent protection
- Patent reviews and requests for continued examination
- Patent reexamination and reissue
- Patent appeals process
- Patent litigation and infringement protection
- Trademark application and strategy
- Copyright protection for music, written content, artwork, and tattoos
- Design patents
- Intellectual property consultations and legal guidance
Serving clients nationally from its Grand Rapids office, the firm assists a wide range of innovators and creators, providing clear, respectful, and professional counsel to secure their most valuable assets.
