Royal Oak, Michigan – We are proud to announce that Brooks Kushman Shareholder, Christopher Smith, has been named as one of the MVPs of the Year in Intellectual Property by Law360. Smith was one of only six MVPs selected in the Intellectual Property category, highlighting his exceptional achievements and expertise in the field.
Editors reviewed over 900 applications to determine the top attorneys selected for the “MVP” designation. The attorneys selected as Law360’s 2024 MVPs have set themselves apart by achieving notable victories in high-stakes litigation, handling intricate global issues, and closing groundbreaking deals. Notable cases that led to Smith’s selection for this recognition included Versata Software v. Ford Motor Company, which was previously highlighted by Law360 as one of Michigan’s Biggest Decisions of 2023.
Smith concentrates his practice on all facets of intellectual property litigation, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks as well as technical complex business litigation. In addition to litigation, Smith is involved with the preparation of invalidity and infringement opinions and all facets of licensing. Smith has represented clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups and individual inventors in a wide variety of industries and technologies including: (1) automotive, including infotainment; (2) medical devices; (3) internet, including content delivery networks; and (4) telecommunications, including fiber optics.
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.
