Michael S. Neustel

Michael S. Neustel is a highly experienced U.S. Patent Attorney with a strong focus on intellectual property law. He provides legal counsel to inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses, ensuring their patents, trademarks, and copyrights are protected. His expertise includes patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, infringement due diligence, Inter Partes Review (IPR), and intellectual property litigation. Michael has represented clients in complex cases involving patent and trademark disputes, offering strategic solutions to safeguard their innovations and brands.

Michael earned his B.S. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from North Dakota State University (1994) and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota (1997). His strong technical and legal background allows him to assist clients with highly technical intellectual property matters. He is admitted to practice before the North Dakota State Bar, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Michael has a proven track record in patent infringement litigation, trademark disputes, and complex intellectual property matters. He plays a strategic role in both defending and enforcing patents, helping companies safeguard their proprietary technology and innovation. His experience covers representing plaintiffs and defendants in high‑stakes patent disputes, including cases tied to corporate acquisitions and global enterprises. Michael’s work has driven impactful results, securing summary judgments, favorable rulings, and substantial settlements in IP litigation.

Michael S. Neustel is widely recognized for his contributions to intellectual property law. His work has been cited in Bloomberg, The New York Times, Forbes ASAP, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and CIO.com. He has also written articles for IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer Online and Inventors Digest. He is a respected authority as an IP Star by Managing IP Magazine.

Michael is actively involved in IP education, panel discussions, and national patent competitions. He has served as a regional judge for the USPTO’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition and has spoken at numerous industry conferences. His dedication to intellectual property law continues to help businesses and innovators protect their valuable assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Neustel Law Offices
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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