Recognized as "One to Watch" in patent law for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Best Lawyers®. Manage all aspects of domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution in the electromechanical arts with a particular focus on medical device technologies. Expertise with software and AI-integrated patent applications. Develop and implement successful patent portfolio procurement strategies for complex and high value products in competitive technology sectors. Advise clients on optimal allocation of business resources to pursue patent protection in view of client's business direction and the competitive landscape. Especially developed aspects of my practice include international prosecution and international continuation practice with proficiency in substantive and procedural requirements and best practices in Europe, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Brazil, and India. Manage and execute comprehensive investigations to assist clients with successfully navigating freedom-to-operate considerations associated with product market entry and due diligence considerations associated with mergers and acquisitions.With a history spanning over 15 decades, Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice, providing legal services to businesses and business owners. More than 160 attorneys practice out of offices in Royal Oak, Michigan; Illinois (Chicago and Peoria); Las Vegas, Nevada; and Beverly Hills, California.