J. BRADLEY (BRAD)
LUCHSINGER
PRINCIPAL / DETROIT METRO OFFICE
Brad’s practice focuses on both patent prosecution and intellectual property
litigation. Brad’s experience in both fields and diverse skill set allows him to
better serve clients by seeing “the bigger picture” in the work that he does.
Brad also strives to understand client goals and expectations, and tailors his
work product to fit those needs.
Prior to joining Harness IP, Brad worked as an intern and then as an
attorney at a large Detroit area law firm. During this time, he worked on
numerous intellectual property litigation matters concerning patent
infringement, trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, trade
secrets, unfair competition, antitrust, and false patent marking.
PRACTICE AREAS
Patents; Trademarks & Service Marks; IP Litigation; PTAB Proceedings
INDUSTRIES
Automotive & Autonomous Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechanical &
Electromechanical
KEY MATTERS
McKeon Rolling Steel Door Co., Inc. v. U.S. Smoke and Fire Corp. et
al., patent infringement, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
New York
Bruce Zak v. Facebook, Inc., patent infringement, U.S. District Court
for the Eastern District of Michigan
Western Plastics, Inc. v. DuBose Strapping, Inc., patent infringement,
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Cheer Pack North America LLC v. KSP Co. Ltd., patent infringement,
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
UUSI, LLC d/b/a Nartron v. Robert Bosch LLC et al., patent
infringement, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Dental USA, Inc. v. McClellan et al., design patent, trademark, trade
dress and copyright infringement, U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois
Hitkansut LLC v. US, patent infringement, U.S. Court of Federal
Direct: 248.641.1281
Fax: 248.641.0270
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Claims
Trackout Industries v. Pro-Tec Equipment et al., patent infringement,
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Lacks Enterprises, Inc. et al. v. HD Supply, Inc. et al., design patent
infringement, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Federal Mogul World Wide, Inc. et al v. Mahle GmbH et al., patent
infringement, unfair competition and trade secrets, U.S. District Court
for the Eastern District of Michigan
V Semiconductor, Inc. v. Semtech Corporation et al., antitrust, U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Promote Innovation LLC v. HMS Mfg. Co., false patent marking, U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
NEWS/EVENTS
IN THE NEWS
Harness IP Team Secures Significant Victory at the Federal Circuit
and USPTO in Patent Infringement Battle
Patent Litigator Brad Luchsinger Talks Joint Infringement with
Law360
“Facebook Loses PTAB Challenges To Content Management IP,”
Law360, April 5, 2017
BACKGROUND
Brad has continued to build his litigation experience while practicing
law at the Firm, with particular emphasis on patent infringement
matters. He has also prepared and successfully prosecuted patent
applications with significant experience in automotive technologies,
medical devices, valves, electromagnetic devices and building
structures.
Brad also has experience with patent reexamination proceedings,
International Trade Commission proceedings, trademark opposition
proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board,
patentability searches and opinions, patent infringement searches and
opinions, and patent validity searches and opinions.
Brad currently teaches a class on Intellectual Property Law as an
Adjunct Professor at the Michigan State University College of Law.
Early in his career, Brad worked as an intern for the in-house legal
department of John Mezzalingua Associates d/b/a PPC, a leading
telecommunications hardware manufacturer.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Michigan Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Intellectual Property,
2021-2023
Michigan Lawyers Weekly, “Up & Coming,” 2017
Multiple Book Awards, Michigan State College of Law
MEMBERSHIPS
American Intellectual Property Law Association
EDUCATION
J.D., magna cum laude, Michigan State College of Law, 2011
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2008
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
Michigan
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
