18 years ago I started my career as an engineer in the field of manufacturing and design engineering in the automotive and major home appliance industries. For a number of reasons I felt that going to law school and transitioning into a patent attorney was the right move for me. I have now been practicing for six years, and thoroughly enjoy developing professional relationships with clients, allowing them to share their innovations with me, and protecting their legal interests.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2006 | 06/20/2021 |
| Legal answers | 82 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Oppenhuizen Law PLC | 2014 - Present |
| Patent Attorney | The Weintraub Group, P.L.C | 2007 - 2014 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| State Bar of Michigan, Intellectual Property Law Section | N/A | 2006 - Present |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office | N/A | 2005 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Lawyer (Grand Rapids Bar Association) | Helping Your Client Select a Strong Trademark | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| Kettering University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Golf Ball Retriever, U.S. Patent No. 8944480 | Patent Issuance |
| Chair, U.S. Design Patent No. D719366 | Patent Issuance |
| Apparatus and Method for Separating Dunnage from a Pallet, U.S. Patent No. 8708208 | Patent Issuance |
| Medical Bed, U.S. Patent No. 8640286 | Patent Issuance |
| Broadhead with Fixed Parallel Blade, U.S. Design Patent No. D672836 | Patent Issuance |
Adam Sheridan, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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David is smart and personable. He is focused on achieving his clients' goals in an efficient manner and while keeping in mind the "big picture." I would highly recommend David for any intellectual property matter that a business client may encounter.
James Oppenhuizen, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I know David well, and have found him to be knowledgeable, responsive, and highly trustworthy.
David Szostek, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
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