Doug is a member of our Intellectual Property Department where he works with clients to develop strategies for the protection of engineering related innovations. He represents a number of technology companies and organizations, including universities, automotive suppliers, consumer product companies, and a variety of small manufacturers. A significant portion of Doug’s practice is dedicated to opinion work, including infringement and non-infringement analyses, “freedom to practice” reviews and the analysis of patent validity challenges.

He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, with a concentration in vehicle design. Doug then worked as an engineer in Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Systems Engineering office specializing in powertrain engineering and noise and vibration (NVH) control. He earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School.