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.