Atty. Michael H. Brodowski

Atty. Michael H. Brodowski

Michael Brodowski is a patent lawyer and partner in the Boston office of Burns & Levinson LLP. Michael has two decades of experience counseling clients regarding the establishment and exploitation of patent rights in the United States and abroad to support clients’ business objectives including patent reexamination, reissue, and opposition proceedings.

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About Michael H. Brodowski at a glance

Michael H. Brodowski is a ip attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Cantor Colburn LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1996) and University of Rochester (BA, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Brodowski is a patent lawyer and partner in the Boston office of Burns & Levinson LLP. Michael has two decades of experience counseling clients regarding the establishment and exploitation of patent rights in the United States and abroad to support clients’ business objectives including patent reexamination, reissue, and opposition proceedings
  • He also advises clients on avoiding the patent rights of others, and in connection with technology licenses and agreements, and patent due diligence
  • Before entering the legal profession, Michael worked in the Product Development Group of the Toiletries Technology Laboratory of the Gillette Company
  • He is the first named inventor on U.S. and foreign patents
  • Michael received a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Rochester
  • a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the State University of New York at Buffalo
  • and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School

Practice Areas Explained

Michael H. Brodowski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael H. Brodowski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael H. Brodowski

Where is Michael H. Brodowski's law office located?
Michael H. Brodowski's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Cantor Colburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael H. Brodowski handle?
Michael H. Brodowski focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did Michael H. Brodowski go to law school?
Michael H. Brodowski earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (BA, 1985).
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What awards or recognition has Michael H. Brodowski received?
Michael H. Brodowski's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1996
BA
University of Rochester
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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