SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that Shareholder Michael Turner has been elected by his peers to serve as the firm’s new Co-Chair of Prosecution. Turner joined the firm in 2001 and has been a critical member of the team since then, particularly focusing on streamlining processes, training, and mentoring.
“We have nothing but high expectations for Mike,” says Frank Angileri, President of Brooks Kushman. “He is a respected leader within the firm and has always brough fresh ideas to improve processes and the culture at the firm. We are confident he will continue to accomplish great things and successfully lead the practice.”
Since joining the firm, Turner has taken a proactive role in mentorship, training, and professional development. He has a passion for training associates. He has also taken a leadership role within the firm to recruit new patent professionals. As one example, he partnered with Kettering University Career Program to encourage students to seek a career in intellectual property.
“I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to this next chapter. While our patent department is filled with many talented professionals, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve in a leadership role and further advance the department and our firm,” says Turner. “I look forward to working with everyone to best serve our clients and bring fresh ideas to continue to improve our already outstanding reputation.”
Turner has over 20 years of patent prosecution experience, working with clients to manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios. His practice focuses on mechanical matters, electromechanical matters, systems, business methods, and designs. His industry background in robotics and automation provides him with experience in various technologies and manufacturing processes, which he utilizes to protect his client’s intellectual property rights.
About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Founded in 1983, Brooks Kushman P.C. has built a national reputation as a premier intellectual property and technology law firm. We accomplish this with the understanding that the most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together – our clients and our own. With offices in Michigan, California, Washington D.C., and Nevada, we forge strong relationships with corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, and leading universities across the country.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 Corporations across a variety of industries among its clients. Our attorneys have a deep understanding and broad range of experience in a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, medical device, computer technology, aerospace, chemicals, biotechnology, and retail. We are also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including, Best Lawyers, Law 360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
