Michael A. Sneyd

Max has a broad range of expertise assisting clients navigate business issues from a legal perspective. He has considerable experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, terms and conditions of sale and master agreements for the sale of goods or provision of services. As chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, Max’s practice focuses on protection, licensing and enforcement of clients’ intangible rights.

He appears regularly before state, federal and appellate courts on matters related to all aspects of civil business litigation, including supplier disputes, intellectual property infringement actions and business torts. Max also utilizes alternative dispute resolution methodologies to achieve positive results outside of the courtroom.

He has extensive experience prosecuting trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as litigating trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Max also regularly assists clients in negotiating technology licenses and other intellectual property agreements. He particularly enjoys helping entrepreneurs grow mere ideas into viable, thriving businesses.

Max’s clients have included public and private companies in the technology, manufacturing, professional services, entertainment, transportation and retail industries. He serves as corporate counsel for a number of businesses, handling their various legal needs.

A respected attorney and author, Max regularly presents seminars and publishes articles on business and intellectual property matters. He also holds regular office hours at TechTown Detroit for its “Ask an Expert” Program.

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