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Mike is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Prosecution, Transactions &amp; Portfolio Management practice group and a registered patent attorney. He focuses his practice on working to enhance the value clients obtain from their investments in the creation, protection and commercialization of intellectual property developments, including U.S. and foreign patent and trademark procurement; clearance of product designs and trademarks; patent and trademark infringement matters; and patent, software, technology and know-how licensing.

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University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1994

University of Dayton, B.S.E.E., 1990

Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecution, Transactions & Portfolio Management

Emerging Technologies

Partner

<ul>
<li>Developing intellectual property protection programs and strategies for businesses.</li>
<li>Advising companies in obtaining U.S. and foreign patent protection in emerging technology fields.</li>
<li>Preparation of product development guidelines for manufacturers based upon analysis of competitive patent portfolios.</li>
<li>Representation of businesses in patent and trademark infringement matters.</li>
<li>Advising businesses in connection with intellectual property issues arising in the context of asset purchases, mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions.</li>
<li>Representation of businesses in patent and technology licensing arrangements.</li>
</ul>


Michael J. Nieberding

<ul>
<li>“Federal Circuit Holds Statements During <em>Inter Partes</em> Review Can Be Prosecution Disclaimer,” Thompson Hine <em>Intellectual Property Update</em>, May 2017</li>
<li>“Supreme Court Rules on Inter Partes Review of Patent Claims,” Thompson Hine <em>Intellectual Property Update, </em>June 2016</li>
</ul>


Publications

<ul>
<li>“Willful Infringement After <em>In Re Seagate,</em>” Cincinnati Bar Association Intellectual Property Litigation Section, November 2007</li>
<li>“Intellectual Property – Is the Foundation Crumbling,” Business Courier Panel Discussion, Cincinnati, June 2006</li>
<li>“Conflict Issues In Intellectual Property,” Best Patent Practices for 2006 Seminar sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP, December 2005</li>
<li>“Festo-Estoppel by Amendment,” Best Patent Prosecution Practices for 2005 Seminar sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP, Cincinnati, December 2004</li>
<li>“Patent Prosecution in View of <em>Festo,</em>” The Eleventh All-Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property, October 2001</li>
<li>“Preparing and Prosecuting Patent Applications for Computer-Related Inventions,” 1998</li>
</ul>


Presentations

<ul>
<li>Selected for inclusion in <em>The Best Lawyers in America<sup>®</sup></em> 2021 to 2027 for Patent Law</li>
<li>Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list, 2005</li>
</ul>


Distinctions

<h3>Professional Associations</h3>
<ul>
<li>American Intellectual Property Law Association</li>
<li>Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Association</li>
<li>Cincinnati Bar Association</li>
</ul>
<h3>Community Activities</h3>
<ul>
<li>MSCenter, board member, 2004 to 2008</li>
</ul>


Michael J.Nieberding

Michael J.Nieberding

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