Atty. Marc Lorelli
Marc is the Co-Chair of Brooks Kushman's intellectual property litigation practice. He has been instrumental in building, developing, and growing the team.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Royal Oak, MI
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About Marc Lorelli at a Glance
Marc Lorelli is a patent and ip attorney based in Royal Oak, Michigan, practicing at Brooks Kushman PC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States, United States, American Bar Association, and United States, Federal Circuit Bar Association. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D.) and University of Notre Dame (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serves clients in Royal Oak, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc Lorelli
- Marc is the Co-Chair of Brooks Kushman's intellectual property litigation practice
- He has been instrumental in building, developing, and growing the team
- Throughout his career, Marc has successfully tried patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright cases in Federal Courts nationwide
- Marc has successfully argued appeals before the Federal Circuit including a leading decision on 101 jurisprudence, Ancora Techs., Inc. v
- HTC Americas, Inc., 908 F.3d 1343 (Fed
- Cir. 2018)
- Marc, as lead counsel, has also been prevailed in several investigations as both Complainant and Respondent in the International Trade Commission
- Marc has extensive litigation experience from jury selection
- presenting opening statements
- examining (direct and cross) fact and expert witnesses
- giving closing arguments
- conducting Markman hearings
- successfully arguing preliminary injunction motions
- drafting successful discovery briefs, claim construction briefs, summary judgment briefs, and appeal briefs
- managing electronic discovery activities
- coordinating large document productions
- and negotiating settlement, licensing and acquisition agreements
- Marc’s current practice includes experience with Post-Grant Proceedings before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office
- He has counseled clients in over 50 proceedings, and these proceedings continue to play major role in his patent litigation strategy
- Marc has also been involved in several re-examination requests and the associated prosecution relating to patents in litigation
- Marc graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2001
- Marc was the valedictorian of his graduating class and was an editor of the Law Review
- Marc has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated magna cum laude
- Marc’s degrees and work experience in both mechanical and chemical engineering allow him to handle cases involving many different technologies
- Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Marc Lorelli was a patent agent at an automotive corporation
- During his three years in that role, he gained extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting chemical, mechanical and electrical patent applications
- Marc understands how to meet his clients’ patent prosecution needs, since he was a client himself
- Marc learned first-hand about client expectations and how best to service clients
- This experience is invaluable to Marc’s current practice, which involves a great deal of client counseling in both prosecution and litigation matters
- Outside of the office, Marc enjoys family ski vacations out west, but otherwise stays busy with his three daughters who all play hockey
- Marc plays hockey himself, and tries to catch the occasional round of golf in what little free time he has
Practice Areas Explained
Marc Lorelli's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Lorelli handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Royal Oak.
Patent Law in Royal Oak
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Intellectual Property in Royal Oak
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 Royal Oak
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 venue, 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.
Royal Oak Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Royal Oak-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Royal Oak Choose Marc Lorelli
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marc Lorelli's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, United States, United States, American Bar Association, and United States, Federal Circuit Bar Association, Marc Lorelli can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Marc Lorelli can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Royal Oak
A Royal Oak-based practice means Marc Lorelli attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Marc Lorelli Handles in Royal Oak
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