Nye, Michael

Michael’s practice focuses on patents in electrical and computer related technologies. He devises strategies for protecting and developing IP assets to achieve each client’s business objectives. He prepares and prosecutes patent applications, reviews competitive landscapes to identify potential infringers, analyzes opportunities for future patent protection, performs due diligence reviews of IP portfolios, and advises on freedom to operate for new product offerings and features. Michael is further experienced in post-issuance proceedings, including the new Inter Partes Review and Covered Business Method Review.

Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He continued at the University of Michigan, earning a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Circuits and Microsystems. He enjoys the complex technical details of a project, and can generally engage inventors on a technical level without them having to oversimplify.