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Co-Chair Patent Prosecution
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J.D., Wayne State University, cum laude
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, magna cum laude
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Association (MIPLA), Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Past Executive Committee Member for the Women in IP Law Committee and Past Co-Chair of the Presence and Branding Sub-Committee
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honors Society)
University of Michigan, Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2022 Fellow
Licensing Executives Society, Member
Best Lawyers in America, 2025
“IAM Patent 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2020-2024
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2019
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2017-2022
Dean’s Scholarship Awardee, Wayne State University Law School, 2008-2012
Bronze Key Award, Wayne State University Law School
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow, 2001-2004
Robert M. Caddell Award, University of Michigan (outstanding students and faculty in materials and manufacturing), 2003-2004
Panelist, “State of Play: Who Owns What and What are the Implications,” Auto IP Event, Intellectual Asset Management and Brooks Kushman P.C., September 2020
Co-Presenter, “Employing Analytics to Drive Results,” BK and ChIPs Hosted Webinar, May 2019
Speaker, “Intellectual Property Issues for Startups,” Detroit Start-Up Week, June 2018
Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship
Co-Author, “USPTO Transitions to eGrants from Paper Patents,” Brooks Kushman Client Alerts, March 2023
Co-Author, “The USPTO Recently Published a Final Rule on Fee Changes for Fiscal Year 2020,” Client Alert, September 2020
Co-Author, “Practical Considerations For ‘Article Of Manufacture’ In Design Patent Law After Curver Luxembourg, SARL V. Home Expressions Inc.,” September 2019
Author, “Colgate-Palmolive v. Procter and Gamble: A comparative view of advertising and legal systems,” Michigan International Lawyer, Volume XXIII, No. III, Fall 2011
Co-Author, “Enhanced Catalytic Combustion Using Sub-micrometer and Nano-size Platinum Particles,” ASAP Energy Fuels, 2008
Co-Author, “Combustion of Multi-Phase Particle Precursor Reactants for Synthesis of Nanocomposite Materials,” Combustion and Flame, 2007
Co-Author, “A New Method for Direct Preparation of Tin- Oxide Nanocomposite Materials,” Journal of Materials Research, 2005
Co-Author, “Tin dioxide/metal/metal oxide nanocomposites for gas sensor applications,” in Functional Nanomaterials, E. Rosenberg and K. E. Geckeler, Editors, American Scientific Publishers, 2004
Co-Author, “Computational Modeling of the SiH3 + O2 Reaction and Silane Combustion,” Combustion and Flame, 2004
Press Releases
Eight Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2025 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2025 Lawyer of the Year
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Brooks Kushman Recognized as Gold-Standard Firm By 2024 IAM Annual Patent 1000 For The Eleventh Year In A Row; Ten Attorneys Recognized as Top Practitioners
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Brooks Kushman Recognized as Gold-Standard Firm By 2023 IAM Annual Patent 1000 For The Tenth Year In A Row; Eight Attorneys Recognized as Top Practitioners
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Tiffany Fidler, Ph.D. Chosen as LCLD 2022 Fellow; Reza Roghani Esfahani and Chelsea Pasquali Appointed to Pathfinder Program
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Brooks Kushman Shareholders Michael Turner and Tiffany Fidler, Ph.D. Published in Today’s General Counsel
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Practical Considerations for “Article of Manufacture” in Design Patent Law After Curver Luxembourg, SARL v. Home Expressions Inc.
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Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Tiffany Fidler Named Among 2019 “Women in the Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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Brooks Kushman Attorneys Volunteer with Ford Legal Alliance for Women Global Day of Service
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Attorney to Serve as Adjunct Professor at University of Michigan
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New USPTO Requirements and Fees for IDS Practice
Client Alerts
Final Rule on 2025 US Patent Fee Changes
Press Releases
Eight Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2025 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2025 Lawyer of the Year
Press Releases
Brooks Kushman Recognized as Gold-Standard Firm By 2024 IAM Annual Patent 1000 For The Eleventh Year In A Row; Ten Attorneys Recognized as Top Practitioners
Press Releases
Brooks Kushman Recognized as Gold-Standard Firm By 2023 IAM Annual Patent 1000 For The Tenth Year In A Row; Eight Attorneys Recognized as Top Practitioners
Client Alerts
USPTO Transitions to eGrants from Paper Patents
Press Releases
Tiffany Fidler, Ph.D. Chosen as LCLD 2022 Fellow; Reza Roghani Esfahani and Chelsea Pasquali Appointed to Pathfinder Program
Media Coverage
Brooks Kushman Shareholders Michael Turner and Tiffany Fidler, Ph.D. Published in Today’s General Counsel
Publications
Practical Considerations for “Article of Manufacture” in Design Patent Law After Curver Luxembourg, SARL v. Home Expressions Inc.
Press Releases
Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Press Releases
Tiffany Fidler Named Among 2019 “Women in the Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Blog
Innovative Building Materials Will Drive Net Zero Building Boom
Webinar
Employing Analytics to Drive Results
Press Releases
Brooks Kushman Attorneys Volunteer with Ford Legal Alliance for Women Global Day of Service
Press Releases
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Press Releases
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Press Releases
Brooks Kushman Attorney to Serve as Adjunct Professor at University of Michigan
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Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named to AIPLA Committees
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Industries
J.D., Wayne State University, cum laude
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, magna cum laude
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Association (MIPLA), Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Past Executive Committee Member for the Women in IP Law Committee and Past Co-Chair of the Presence and Branding Sub-Committee
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honors Society)
University of Michigan, Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2022 Fellow
Licensing Executives Society, Member
Best Lawyers in America, 2025
“IAM Patent 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2020-2024
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2019
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2017-2022
Dean’s Scholarship Awardee, Wayne State University Law School, 2008-2012
Bronze Key Award, Wayne State University Law School
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow, 2001-2004
Robert M. Caddell Award, University of Michigan (outstanding students and faculty in materials and manufacturing), 2003-2004
Panelist, “State of Play: Who Owns What and What are the Implications,” Auto IP Event, Intellectual Asset Management and Brooks Kushman P.C., September 2020
Co-Presenter, “Employing Analytics to Drive Results,” BK and ChIPs Hosted Webinar, May 2019
Speaker, “Intellectual Property Issues for Startups,” Detroit Start-Up Week, June 2018
Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship
Co-Author, “USPTO Transitions to eGrants from Paper Patents,” Brooks Kushman Client Alerts, March 2023
Co-Author, “The USPTO Recently Published a Final Rule on Fee Changes for Fiscal Year 2020,” Client Alert, September 2020
Co-Author, “Practical Considerations For ‘Article Of Manufacture’ In Design Patent Law After Curver Luxembourg, SARL V. Home Expressions Inc.,” September 2019
Author, “Colgate-Palmolive v. Procter and Gamble: A comparative view of advertising and legal systems,” Michigan International Lawyer, Volume XXIII, No. III, Fall 2011
Co-Author, “Enhanced Catalytic Combustion Using Sub-micrometer and Nano-size Platinum Particles,” ASAP Energy Fuels, 2008
Co-Author, “Combustion of Multi-Phase Particle Precursor Reactants for Synthesis of Nanocomposite Materials,” Combustion and Flame, 2007
Co-Author, “A New Method for Direct Preparation of Tin- Oxide Nanocomposite Materials,” Journal of Materials Research, 2005
Co-Author, “Tin dioxide/metal/metal oxide nanocomposites for gas sensor applications,” in Functional Nanomaterials, E. Rosenberg and K. E. Geckeler, Editors, American Scientific Publishers, 2004
Co-Author, “Computational Modeling of the SiH3 + O2 Reaction and Silane Combustion,” Combustion and Flame, 2004