Lawrence G. Almeda

Lawrence G. Almeda is a skilled intellectual property attorney with over 25 years of experience. He has worked with both large corporations and new startups to secure and protect their inventions. Lawrence focuses on Vivacqua Crane Law PLLC, on patent opinions and prosecution in fields such as automotive, medical devices, chemicals, nanotechnology, oil, alternative energy, and mechanical arts. He also advises clients on patent infringement, invalidity opinions, patent landscapes, and licensing agreements.

Lawrence earned an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from The John Marshall Law School in 1999 and a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School in 1997, where he was on the Law Review. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, completed in 1991. His strong technical background helps him understand the complex challenges his clients face in business and technology.

Lawrence worked in the petroleum and plastics industries before becoming a lawyer. This industry experience allows him to lead teams effectively while managing his clients’ patent portfolios. He understands both the legal and business sides of innovation. His approach is to think ahead, ensuring the patent solutions he creates fit clients’ current needs and future goals.

Lawrence G. Almeda has received praise for his high-quality work, quick response, and attention to detail. He focuses on learning each client’s business deeply to offer customized advice. Previously, he was a partner at a prominent intellectual property firm and served as Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at a Fortune 100 company, where he managed global patent portfolios and freedom-to-operate analyses. In addition to his legal work, he contributes to the legal community by chairing the Intellectual Property section of the Washtenaw County Bar Association and holding leadership roles in other professional organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Vivacqua Law, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Washtenaw County Bar Association
• Member, Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Master of Law (LLM)
• University of Detroit Mercy Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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