ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that our newest associates have received their Michigan Bar results. Abdulai Rashid, Yasmeen Moradshahi, and Cameron Anstess are the newest additions to our growing intellectual property team.
Abdulai Rashid focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in the biomedical and automotive fields. He has experience in contract drafting, filing trademark applications, as well as aiding clients with turning their ideas into businesses or patentable inventions. Abdulai holds a Juris Doctor from Penn State Law School. Notably, he passed the Virginia bar before graduating law school. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Central Methodist University. Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Abdulai gained extensive experience in dispute resolution after founding Penn State Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. During this time, he coordinated 20 students through 8 competitions in negotiation and mediation. He also participated in the Penn State Law Intellectual Property Clinic in which he was responsible for connecting the Pennsylvania community to counsel and resources to drive businesses and link them to various invention development centers and opportunities.
Yasmeen Moradshahi is a dedicated patent attorney specializing in patent prosecution and litigation with a focus on electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly in the automotive sector. She brings a wealth of hands-on experience from her time working at a major automotive company, where she contributed to the manufacturing controls simulation lab, diesel launch team, and patent profiling in the IP department. Before joining Brooks Kushman as an attorney, Yasmeen spent three years as a Technical Specialist with the firm, building a strong foundation in intellectual property law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Detroit Mercy School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Kettering University.
Cameron Anstess is a skilled attorney specializing in patent prosecution and litigation, with expertise in battery chemistry patents. His background in chemical engineering enables him to navigate complex technical matters with precision, making him a valuable asset to his clients. Cameron has worked on a variety of patent matters, leveraging his strong understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of intellectual property. Before joining Brooks Kushman, Cameron gained valuable experience in the healthcare industry as a Quality Manager for a Healthcare Software Development company. In this role, he developed a keen attention to detail and a deep understanding of regulatory processes, which now informs his approach to intellectual property law. Cameron earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, where he honed his legal skills, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University, which laid the foundation for his expertise in patent law related to chemical and material sciences.
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, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
