Atty. Michael J. Gratz

• A U.S
• Air Force veteran, Michael is experienced in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law including M&A due diligence, non-infringement and clearance opinions, IP in bankruptcy, licensing, patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret work
• An honest, straight-forward client advocate, Michael is active in the Milwaukee and Madison communities serving on several non-profit boards and frequently lecturing on various IP topics
• One of the co-founders of the firm, he is a past Vice President as well as a past President for the State Bar of Wisconsin’s IP Section and St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Society and past Chair of the Milwaukee Bar Association’s IP Section
• Michael is also a published author, most recently co-authoring the chapters on patents and trade secrets for the Wisconsin State Bar’s Business Advisor Series
• His clients have included high tech startups, entrepreneurs, physicians, manufacturers, medical device developers, NASA, NIST, the University of Wisconsin, the University of New Mexico, a Fortune 25 giant, a 300 year old Japanese company, private equity companies, famous consumer brands, and closely held family businesses

Noteworthy Cases Negotiations

• • Represented biotech start-up Agro Biosciences in sale to Church & Dwight for $100 million • Negotiated patent license agreement for Milwaukee Inventor and Doctor with Boston Scientific for medical device netting millions of dollars in royalties • Represented software start-up True Process in sale to Baxter International allowing several of the founding principals early and comfortable retirement • Assisted with IP due diligence for software start-up Foundry Health’s Sale to iQvia Litigation: • Won Foamation vs
• Wedeward Enterprises lawsuit (EDWI) • Settled Prismagraphics vs
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers lawsuit (Florida) • Settled SAS v
• Khan, Napean et al. lawsuit (SDNY) • Settled AEGIS FOOD TESTING LABORATORIES, INC., vs
• AEGIS SCIENCES CORPORATION lawsuit (South Dakota) • Won Hou vs
• Posey Products lawsuit and got sanctions awarded from the Chinese Court (China) Experience • U.S
• Air Force, Top Secret Clearance, 4th Satellite Communications Squadron, Space Systems Crew Commander and Flight Operations Control Officer • Founder, Shareholder, Board Member, Vice President, and Secretary for Boyle Fredrickson Newholm Stein & Gratz, S.C. - Wisconsin Air National Guard, 115th F-16 Fighter Wing, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) - Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., Associate - Nilles and Nilles S.C. , Associate • New Berlin, WI School Board, Member and Board Clerk - S.D.A.- Forest Products Laboratory, Intellectual Property Law Clerk - U.S
• District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Intern for Judge Robert Warren - Wisconsin Department of Justice, Public Intervener’s Office, Intern - Wisconsin State Assembly, Sergeant at Arms’ Staff
• News & Publications • Boyle Fredrickson Among Top Trademark Firms • Boyle Fredrickson and Kikkoman Discuss International Relations • Camp Invention Excites Children About Math and Science • Intellectual Property Rights Up for Grabs In Cases of Bankruptcy • State Bar of Wisconsin Business Advisor Series • Anti-cybersquatting Protection Act, Business Law News, State Bar of Wisconsin • “The Napster Controversy”, Milwaukee Bar Messenger • “Inspiring Young Inventors”, Wisconsin School News, • American Bar Association, Legal Arsenal Awards & Recognitions • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for work in Trademark Law • Rated AV Preeminent for Over 10 years– Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings • Elite Lawyers award • MMAC Member and Future 50 Business winner for three consecutive years plus “Master Mettle Award” • Real Estate Holding at 840 N. Plankinton Awarded Milwaukee ”Mayor’s Urban Design Award” for bringing back 100 plus year old building along the Milwaukee River • Awarded Unit and Headquarters Crew of the Quarter • Awarded Company Grade Officer of the Quarter • Awarded Combat Crew Badge • Awarded US Air Force Commendation Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Air Force • Achievement Medal
• Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon • Awarded Outstanding Unit Award for the USAF’s 4SCS and WI Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing • Served as an early warning missile detection officer in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Community Involvement • Project Lead the Way, Catholic Memorial HS, Presenter and Sponsor • Robotics 1732 Team, Marquette University HS, Presenter and Sponsor • Head Coach - New Berlin Athletic Association, Boys basketball
• Boys baseball, Girls softball - CYM, HS Boys Basketball • Member and Volunteer- Holy Apostles Parish - Parish/Pastoral Council Member and School Commission Member - School High Interest Day and Parish Festival Volunteer and Sponsor • Volunteer Presenter, Complex Issues in Copyright for Educators, New Berlin School District • Camp Invention Volunteer, Sponsor and Presenter, New Berlin Public Schools, Summers • Volunteer Presenter, Copyright Concerns for Health Professionals, St. Francis Hospital, • Adult Youth Leader, St. Charles and St. Stephen’s Parishes, Confirmation Retreats • Men’s Ministry Leader, Holy Apostles Parish
• Men of Christ, Sponsor and Leader • Milwaukee Guest House Sandwich Project, Volunteer and Supporter • Blood Center of Wisconsin
• American Red Cross, Supporter and Donor Professional Activities • Board of Trustees, St. Francis DeSales Seminary • Elections’ Chair, New Berlin School District Board of Canvassers/Recount Commission • New Berlin School Board Committee Member, Architect and Construction Manager Selection Committee, Orchard Lane • Union Bargaining Team Member, School District of New Berlin • Milwaukee Delta Upsilon Fraternity Club, 50 Year Chairman for Annual Dinner • Uniform Computer and Information Technology Act Committee, State Bar of Wisconsin, Founding Member • Information Technology & E-commerce Committee of the Business Law Section State Bar of Wisconsin • State of Wisconsin Governor’s Economic Summit II, III Workshop Planner and Leader • Wisconsin Innovative Service Center Conference on Innovation, Presenter and Sponsor, • Caucus – The Association of High Tech Professionals, Presenter and member • American Intellectual Property Law Association (Electronics and Computer Law, Emerging Technologies, Trade Secrets, and Licensing Committees), Member • Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association, Member • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Member, 2002-present
• Milwaukee Chapter Annual Student Night Host and Sponsor for area college and high school students • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Member, 2005- present. • Paul’s University of Wisconsin Catholic Foundation, Board Member
• Chair • Buick Car Club of America, Member and Owner of 1965 Skylark Convertible