For more than two decades, Mike has guided clients in building, protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios worldwide. Known for his meticulous approach and passion for problem-solving, Mike delivers strategic, solutions-oriented counsel that anticipates client needs and drives successful outcomes across a broad spectrum of technologies.
Mike is a registered patent attorney and patentee who provides end-to-end guidance on intellectual property matters. He advises clients on utility and design patents, freedom to operate, trade secrets, trademarks and branding, copyrights, IP licensing, data privacy and rights of persona. With extensive experience offering clear, actionable advice on patentability, invalidity, and infringement, Mike has secured, defended and counseled clients around patents across the mechanical, electrical and computer science fields. He often serves as general counsel, managing global IP portfolios and advising on strategic acquisitions and M&A licensing, reinforcing the trust clients place in his ability to resolve complex issues.
His litigation practice spans federal courts nationwide, including the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Federal Circuit. Mike has successfully challenged and defended patents before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and trademarks before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, guiding clients through summary judgment, trial, and appeal. His courtroom experience includes deposing and taking trial testimony from inventors, CEOs, patent attorneys, and expert witnesses, and he has both maintained and overturned verdicts on appeal. Mike is committed to achieving a successful outcome for his clients, crafting creative business solutions to complex legal challenges.
Drawing on his background as a former Army officer and Ford Motor Company design engineer, Mike brings a unique perspective to intellectual property matters. His ability to communicate with inventors across diverse technologies ensures that innovations are not only protected but also strategically leveraged for business growth.
Mike advances NGE’s commitment to service as chair of the Pro Bono Committee, where he coordinates the firm’s partnership with Equip for Equality, a foundation that provides legal services for disabled individuals. Outside the firm, he advocates for children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and serves on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation. Mike founded the Mowen Scholars Program to support college-bound students and is the author of Raising Special Children: A Guide to the Road Less Travelled.
