Michael Bertelson focuses his practice on patent law, including litigating patent infringement cases, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, rendering clearance and other types of opinions concerning the scope, validity and enforceability of specific patents and patent portfolios, and counseling clients about the acquisition and licensing of patent rights. Mr. Bertelson works with clients in a variety of industries, including medical devices and implants, dialysis technologies, industrial processes and systems, lighting technologies, residential and commercial building products, furniture, pool care, and woodworking tools and accessories. Mr. Bertelson also has substantial experience protecting and enforcing rights in ornamental and distinctive product designs developed by clients in areas such as furniture, flashlights, lighting, automated pool cleaners and home-goods designs.

Mr. Bertelson was recognized in 2012 as a Georgia "Rising Star" in the area of Intellectual Property by SuperLawyers magazine.

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. (2002)
    magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
  • University of Georgia, B.S., Genetics (1998)
    cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia (2002)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002)
  • Georgia Supreme Court (2002)
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (2002)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2007)

Who We Are

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Atlanta, GA, 30309-4528
USA
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Michael A. Bertelson

Experience Highlights

Zodiac Pool Care Inc. v. Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Zodiac Pool Care Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of pool and recreational products, in a patent more
Zodiac North America, Inc. v. Ontario Ltd.
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Zodiac North America, a worldwide manufacturer of pool and recreational products, in an enforcement more
Karl Storz Endoscopy-Am., Inc. v. Stryker Inc.
Represented Smith & Nephew Endoscopy-Andover in a patent infringement litigation brought by KarlStorz Endoscopy-America Inc. that included more
Patent litigation for provider of automatic order fulfillment systems
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a provider of automatic order fulfillment systems in a patent infringement suit brought by a pharmacy more