ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is proud to announce that Reza Roghani Esfahani, Fanqi Meng, and Dustin Zak have been promoted to shareholder through election by their peers. These well-deserved advancements recognize their exceptional contributions to the firm and their dedication to delivering outstanding client service in the field of intellectual property law.
Reza Roghani Esfahani is an intellectual property attorney at Brooks Kushman, specializing in patent and trade secret litigation across a range of technologies, including mechanical, chemical, and computer sciences. Reza is also a member of the firm’s post-grant practice group, with extensive experience representing clients in Inter Partes Review proceedings. Reza’s experience includes representing clients in high-stakes litigation, such as his key role in the successful defense of Ford Motor Company in Versata Software v. Ford Motor Company, where the team reduced a $1.4 billion damages claim to just $3 in nominal damages. With a strong technical background in chemical engineering, Reza brings a deep understanding of complex technologies to his legal practice, ensuring clients receive effective and strategic IP representation.
Fanqi Meng is an intellectual property attorney who focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in the electrical arts and computer systems. His practice also includes free and open-source software compliance and review. Fanqi has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a variety of technologies, including electronics, computers, and automotive-related arts. In addition, he has been involved in several patent dispute negotiations and settlements. Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Fanqi spent three years working as a patent practitioner in Beijing, China, conducting various patent practices. With this international background, Fanqi works with a diverse range of clients from various parts of the world, including the US, EU, Greater China Region, Japan, and South Korea. He also has significant experience drafting patent applications and responses to office actions, as well as conducting various patent practices in computer systems and electronics.
Dustin Zak is a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on patent prosecution, online enforcement, and litigation. Dustin possesses a vast range of technical experience, from chemical and material arts to software applications and artificial intelligence. He has managed many of his clients’ patent portfolios to protect and advance their key products and technologies. He also has significant experience with online enforcement of his clients’ intellectual property, such as on Amazon.com. Dustin has played crucial roles in the success of his clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in patent litigation. His vital role in patent prosecution, online enforcement, and patent litigation gives him a unique perspective to provide valuable insight into litigation strategies and protecting his clients’ technologies.
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. They accomplish this with the understanding that the most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together – their clients and their own. With offices in Michigan, California, Washington D.C., and Nevada, they 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. Their 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. They are also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including, Best Lawyers, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
