Brian C. Andress

Brian is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Michigan. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Brian received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1996 and a J.D. with honors from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007.

From 1996 to 2003, Brian worked for Wade-Trim, Inc. as a project engineer and as a project manager and was involved in all phases of engineering project. Brian worked for a Michigan law firm from 2003 until 2009 as an intellectual property intern, patent agent and patent attorney. He has been with the Quinn Law Group since 2009, working as a patent attorney.

Brian concentrates his practice in patent and trademark law with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting patents. Brian has prepared and prosecuted patent applications in numerous mechanical technologies including: vehicle steering systems, steering columns, vehicle suspension systems, vehicle climate control devices, axle components, transmissions, electric wheel ends, methods of applying automotive coatings, fastener assemblies, archery products, assault rifles, and gaming systems.

Brian was selected as a Rising Star in Michigan Super Lawyers in 2010, as published in the NY Times, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and online at www.superlawyers.com.