Albert A. Abbou
Clients rely on Albert Abbou to help protect and advance their innovations through strategic preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications across the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts. His work supports innovation across a wide range of technologies, including business methods, electronic commerce, telecommunications, automotive systems, medical devices, manufacturing processes, thermal systems, HVAC, and oil and gas technologies.
Emerging startups and global enterprises work with Albert to develop intellectual property strategies that align with business objectives. In support of those goals, clients receive guidance on patent drafting and prosecution, freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses, validity and non-infringement opinions, portfolio development, and litigation support. They also rely on his experience in trademark procurement and prosecution, including clearance strategy, preparation and filing of U.S. and international trademark applications, management of examination issues before the USPTO, and coordination of global trademark protection strategies.
Within a boutique intellectual property practice, clients benefit from coordinated collaboration with foreign associates to build integrated IP portfolios that align patent and trademark protection with broader business and branding objectives. They also rely on his experience advising on trademark registrability, responding to USPTO Office Actions, and supporting enforcement and portfolio management strategies for both emerging and established brands.
Despite the complexity and nuances of patent law, I find it absolutely intriguing. After taking my first course in the subject, I knew I wanted to become a patent attorney.
Albert began his legal career as a law clerk at boutique IP firms, gaining early exposure to both mechanical and biotech innovations. He later worked at international IP law firms in Texas and Michigan before joining Quinn IP Law. Prior to law school, he worked as an engineer at DTE Energy and Alcoa, giving him valuable industry perspective that continues to inform his legal practice.
Albert earned his J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University. He is admitted to practice in Michigan and is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.