ANN ARBOR, Michigan –Isheeta Patel Laxmanan, a shareholder at Brooks Kushman, will be a featured speaker at the luncheon hosted by the University of Michigan’s American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) chapter on October 24, 2024. The event will focus on how engineering students can use their technical backgrounds to pursue careers as patent attorneys.
As a seasoned patent attorney and intellectual property (IP) strategist, Laxmanan brings unique insights from her own journey, having transitioned from a chemical engineering background to a successful career in patent law. During her presentation, she will discuss how engineering students can apply their analytical and problem-solving skills to the legal field. The AIChE chapter luncheon aims to provide engineering students with a broader perspective on career opportunities beyond traditional roles in the field. Laxmanan’s experience exemplifies how a background in engineering can serve as a foundation for success in patent law, opening doors to new career paths at the intersection of technology and legal protection.
Isheeta Patel Laxmanan is a registered patent attorney who has experience working with a range of clients that vary in size, from Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups. She focuses her practice on preparing and prosecuting domestic patent applications in the chemical engineering and materials arts. She also advises her clients on various IP-related strategies, such as whether they have freedom to operate and by assessing the validity of patents. She provides valuable insight to clients regarding business-critical decisions and has experience supporting IP negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
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.
