Michael Wever is a trusted intellectual property counselor, prosecutor and litigator, advising clients on the strategic development and management of patent and trademark portfolios in the U.S. and globally. He provides guidance on patent and trademark infringement, validity and avoidance, licensing, open source risk management, and IP litigation.

Michael works with startups, universities and established companies across industries such as software design, computer technology, automotive manufacturing, medical devices, sporting goods, building products and financial services. With a deep understanding of patent prosecution, he has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications, particularly for software, complex electromechanical and mechanical innovations.

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When it comes to protecting IP, it goes beyond securing rights. It means creating value, mitigating risk and positioning businesses for future success."
Credentials

Education

  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, B.S., computer engineering, 1994
  • University of South Carolina, J.D., 1997

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • South Carolina
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

  • South Carolina Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • Indiana Supreme Court
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