Atty. Michelle M. Kemp

Atty. Michelle M. Kemp

Michelle Umberger is a partner in the Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation practices. A registered patent attorney, she has focused her practice exclusively on intellectual property litigation for more than a decade.

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About Michelle M. Kemp at a glance

Michelle M. Kemp is a patent, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle Umberger is a partner in the Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation practices
  • A registered patent attorney, she has focused her practice exclusively on intellectual property litigation for more than a decade
  • Michelle manages complex, high-stakes cases involving a wide range of technologies, including patents relating to microprocessors, medical devices, antibody libraries, genetically-engineered plants and mechanical devices
  • She represents both established international companies and startups in patent infringement, false patent marking, trademark, trade dress and unfair competition litigation
  • Michelle is also trusted to represent university technology transfer offices in their most significant patent infringement cases

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle M. Kemp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle M. Kemp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle M. Kemp

Where is Michelle M. Kemp's law office located?
Michelle M. Kemp's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle M. Kemp handle?
Michelle M. Kemp focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
Where did Michelle M. Kemp go to law school?
Michelle M. Kemp earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Michelle M. Kemp for a consultation?
You can contact Michelle M. Kemp directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michelle M. Kemp received?
Michelle M. Kemp's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Received the "Women in the Law" award from the Wisconsin Law Journal, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Wisconsin Super Lawyers, (Rising Star - Intellectual Property Litigation), 2006 and 2007
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Madison)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Madison)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Madison)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Madison)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Madison)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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