James Purrington is a member of Dickinson Wright's Patent Prosecution Practice where he counsels clients on patent application preparation and prosecution worldwide.
Education & Credentials
Education
Michigan Technological University
B.S., Electrical Engineering , 2001Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D., 2015- Magna cum laude
Prominent Assignments
Patent application preparation and prosecution worldwide, including experience in the following technologies:
- Automotive systems and equipment including suspension, powertrain, and braking systems
- Electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain systems
- Optics and Optoelectronic devices
- Display technologies including head-up displays
- Sensing and sensor data processing
- Advanced battery technologies
- Household and houseware products
- Patentability searches and opinions
- Non-infringement and patent validity opinions
- Trademark opinions and applications
Professional Involvement
- State Bar of Michigan
- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA)
Publications/Presentations
- Presenter, "Software Patents", Rochester Full Stack Group, June 12, 2018