Atty. Michael D. Fishman
Mr. Fishman has over 25 years of experience in trademark law, related licensing and litigation and other disciplines of Intellectual Property law.
Litigation Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI
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About Michael D. Fishman at a Glance
Michael D. Fishman is a trademark and ip attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Fishman Stewart PLLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Fishman
- Mr. Fishman has over 25 years of experience in trademark law, related licensing and litigation and other disciplines of Intellectual Property law
- He has substantial experience in a wide range of industries, including banking, insurance, automotive, packaged foods, contract furniture, publishing, sports, entertainment, building products, certification programs, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, restaurant, medical products, and scientific and laboratory products
- He manages trademark portfolios of varying size, including very large portfolios consisting of thousands of U.S. and foreign trademark records
- He has filed and prosecuted thousands of U.S. trademark applications and managed the filing, prosecution and maintenance of countless more foreign applications and registrations in over 200 jurisdictions worldwide
- In addition, Mr. Fishman has conducted thousands of availability searches and has substantial experience in managing and conducting worldwide naming projects and intellectual property due diligence
- He has counseled and consulted with clients in the areas of trademark protection, enforcement, international brand strategy, brand expansion and licensing to maximize the value of their trademark portfolios
- In addition, he has substantial experience managing, administering and conducting worldwide projects involving updating ownership records of large trademark portfolios
- Mr. Fishman has lectured on many topics of trademark law, has been an active member of the International Trademark Association for decades and has served on the Editorial Board of the Trademark Reporter published by such association
- He has received numerous recognitions and awards in the trademark field
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Fishman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Fishman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Trademark Law in Troy
Michael D. Fishman is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Michigan →
Intellectual Property in Troy
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael D. Fishman is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
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 Troy 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.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-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 Troy Choose Michael D. Fishman
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 Michael D. Fishman's practice in the field of trademark and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark and ip, Michael D. Fishman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Michael D. Fishman 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 Michael D. Fishman Handles in Troy
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