Bio

Michael Bertelson focuses his practice on patent law, including helping clients build strong and effective patent portfolios and avoiding or designing around the patent rights of others. Mr. Bertelson also has assisted with numerous patent litigations, and counsels clients about the acquisition and transfer of patents and patent portfolios. Additionally, Mr. Bertelson has substantial experience protecting and enforcing design patent rights. Mr. Bertelson works with clients in a variety of industries, including consumer products, medical devices, universities, and industrial products. Mr. Bertelson is familiar with a variety of technologies, including mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical technologies. Mr. Bertelson was recognized in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 as a Georgia "Rising Star" in the area of Intellectual Property by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend's 2012 “Legal Elite” for Intellectual Property Law.