Brooks Kushman

About Brooks Kushman

Brooks Kushman is a Royal Oak, Michigan law firm and patent attorney practice focused on intellectual property. Its service mix includes trademarks, patent prosecution, copyrights, portfolio management and analytics, IP litigation, post-grant proceedings, legal defense and enforcement, contingent litigation, licensing and agreements, trade secrets, online enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, International Trade Commission matters, IP due diligence, patent searching, and technical design consulting. The firm also lists capabilities in compliance and e-discovery, cybersecurity, privacy and artificial intelligence, legal IT consulting, open source compliance, and FRAND and other licensing disputes.

The practice serves a wide range of clients and industries. Website materials identify sectors such as automotive and mobility, aerospace and defense, advanced materials, battery technology, chemistry, life sciences and biotechnology, medical devices and healthcare, artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, automation and robotics, electrical and computer technology, financial technology, information technology services and software, consumer products, food and beverage, green technology, industrial manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer brands. It also lists entrepreneurs and startups as part of its industry focus. The firm operates from locations in Michigan, California, and Nevada, with its Royal Oak office at 150 W 2nd St Ste 400N.

Positive reviews repeatedly describe attorneys as professional, sharp, attentive, considerate, trustworthy, and knowledgeable, with dedication that comes through in their work. Clients have reported feeling relieved when entrusting intellectual property to the firm, and one review describes being guided through a difficult process with trust, respect, and a sense that the matter was treated as a priority. Another review characterizes the team as dedicated professionals who leave no stone unturned. These comments point to strong attorney-level service and client confidence in IP representation.

At the same time, some reviews report difficulty reaching the office. One reviewer states that calls about a data breach matter were not returned after multiple attempts, despite being told a return call would come. Another describes giving up after many calls went unanswered in a past corporate context. These accounts suggest that prospective-client responsiveness has been inconsistent for some individuals, even as other clients praise the representation they received.

Brooks Kushman presents itself as a broad IP law firm with deep industry reach and a substantial practice-area menu. For clients seeking patent, trademark, litigation, licensing, or portfolio support, the firm’s public materials emphasize experience across complex technologies and recognizable brands. The review profile, however, is small, so prospective clients should weigh both the positive attorney feedback and the reported communication gaps when deciding whether the firm is the right fit.