Michael J. Grese combines his strong technical knowledge with an intricate understanding of the patent application process to secure meaningful patent protection for his clients. His practice includes patent prosecution, litigation, copyrights, trade secrets, right of publicity, and contract drafting and negotiation.

Michael is a skilled patent application drafter with a strong knowledge of the patent prosecution process, which he leverages to navigate patent applications into issued patents. He frequently negotiates with patent examiners on behalf of his clients to expediently move patent applications through the prosecution process. Michael works with representative technologies such as: polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, coatings, materials science, fuel cells, renewable energy, electrochemistry, e-commerce, business methods, machine learning, oil and gas, medical devices, and mechanical devices. In addition to his patent preparation and prosecution work, he secures copyright and trademark registrations for his clients. He also drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts on behalf of his clients.

Michael is an National Football League Players Association (NFPLA) certified player agent. He has a strong knowledge of the NFL’s complex collective bargaining agreement (CBA) as well as the other rules that affect players. Michael’s legal training allows him to navigate these rules and negotiate favorable contracts on behalf of the players, so ultimately players can focus on the sport. Michael also possesses expertise in the emerging law involving intercollegiate athletics Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights.