Michael Nelson has a solid background in chemical engineering seasoned with in-depth experience in water treatment processes and environmental water quality studies. Prior to joining Lee & Morse, Michael served as a patent examiner at the USPTO for over 4 years and examined patent applications directed to display devices and optical films, polymer blends, food products and packaging, structural composites, biomedical devices, anti-counterfeit laminates, and more. Michael is a registered patent agent and is engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications while attending law school.
Bar Admissions:
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (Reg. No. 62,803)
Education:
George Washington University Law School (J.D. 2013) University of Notre Dame (B.S., Chemical Engineering 2007)
Experience:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Traverse City Water Treatment Plant Traverse City Three Lakes Association
Member:
American Intellectual Property Law Association George Washington Law Review
Michael B. Nelson
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office