Atty. Frank A. Angileri

Atty. Frank A. Angileri

Frank focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and post-grant proceedings. He is well-known by clients and colleagues for his strategies to solve clients’ most challenging IP issues.

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Profile Summary

About Frank A. Angileri at a glance

Frank A. Angileri is a patent, trademark, and ip attorney based in Royal Oak, Michigan, practicing at Brooks Kushman PC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Troy) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Royal Oak, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frank focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and post-grant proceedings
  • He is well-known by clients and colleagues for his strategies to solve clients’ most challenging IP issues
  • With over 25 years of experience, Frank has successfully tried patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright cases in Federal Courts nationwide, the Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Federal Circuits, and the International Trade Commission
  • As a registered patent attorney , Frank is authorized to practice before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office
  • Frank has been lead counsel for a wide variety of clients, from individuals to major corporations, in intellectual property and commercial litigation matters
  • His litigation experience spans across various technologies and industries including, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial technologies, food and beverage, and home appliances
  • Frank’s practice also includes post-grant proceedings
  • He works with clients to challenge or defend patents through administrative trial procedures created under the America Invents Act (AIA)
  • In addition to counseling clients, he has been a vital component in developing Brooks Kushman’s Post-Grant Proceedings practice by mentoring and training other attorneys
  • Early on in his career, Frank served as a law clerk to the Hon. Glenn L. Archer, Jr., former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • This experience led to involvement in almost 100 appeals over the course of his career and Frank currently leads Brooks’ Appellate Litigation Group
  • Frank also serves on the Board of Directors for Challenge Detroit, a revitalization effort designed to attract and retain new talent in the City of Detroit

Practice Areas Explained

Frank A. Angileri's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank A. Angileri handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Royal Oak are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank A. Angileri

Where is Frank A. Angileri's law office located?
Frank A. Angileri's law practice is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. The firm is Brooks Kushman PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank A. Angileri handle?
Frank A. Angileri focuses on patent, trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Frank A. Angileri go to law school?
Frank A. Angileri earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Frank A. Angileri for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Frank A. Angileri received?
Frank A. Angileri's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Troy); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1991

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Troy)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Founding President, Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — President, State Bar Intellectual Property Section, 2009-10
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan IP Litigator of the Year 2014; named by Managing IP
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Troy)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Detroit)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Detroit)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Detroit)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Detroit)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Detroit)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Detroit)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Detroit)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Detroit)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Detroit)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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