Atty. Philip E. Rettig
Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Rettig worked in the automotive industry and held various product engineering and sales positions.
Litigation Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI
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About Philip E. Rettig at a Glance
Philip E. Rettig is a ip and internet attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philip E. Rettig
- Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Rettig worked in the automotive industry and held various product engineering and sales positions
- He joined an intellectual property law firm in 1988, and concentrated his practice on obtaining and enforcing patents, trademarks and copyrights for clients in various fields, with a particular emphasis in the automotive industry
- After practicing for 11 years, he joined a Tier I automotive supplier as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
- In addition to his legal duties there, Mr. Rettig was a member of the company's Executive Management Committee and was General Manager of European Operations
- Mr. Rettig then moved back into a role within a law firm, and continues to focus his legal practice on obtaining and enforcing patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as counseling clients in strategic portfolio management
- Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Mr. Rettig practiced law at Harness Dickey
Practice Areas Explained
Philip E. Rettig's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip E. Rettig handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Intellectual Property in Troy
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Philip E. Rettig is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →
Internet & Cyber Law in Troy
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Philip E. Rettig is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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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Why Clients in Troy Choose Philip E. Rettig
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 Philip E. Rettig's practice in the field of ip and internet.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and internet, Philip E. Rettig 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 Philip E. Rettig 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 Philip E. Rettig Handles in Troy
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