Michael R. Dinnin - Troy, MI
Attorney at Raggio & Dinnin, P.C.
Patents Lawyers in Troy, MI
200 East Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48083
Troy Patents Lawyer
Updated: 04/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Patents 100%
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael has been one of the leading patent litigators in the Midwest and has been called upon as an expert in Patent Office procedure and in complex mechanical and chemical cases. Michael served as President of the firm from 1990 to 2002, and is now of counsel. Michael continues to be an integral part of Raggio & Dinnin, P.C. and is active as a consulting or testifying expert in patent litigation. Michael enjoys skiing in Wyoming and has competed nationally in platform tennis tournaments.
Education
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Legal Education
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American University, Washington College of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1964
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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American University, Washington College of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1964
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Non Legal Education
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Iowa State University,
Ames,
Iowa, 1960
M.S.ChE. -
University of Dayton,
Dayton,
Ohio, 1959
B.S. ChE.
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Iowa State University,
Ames,
Iowa, 1960
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Patent Examiner, 1962 - 1965
References
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Michael Currier & Co. (CPA)
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Huntington National Bank
Languages
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French
Representative Clients
Automotive and Mechanical Industry
Chemicals Industry
Representative Cases
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Water Technologies Corp. v. Calco, Ltd.
- Citation: 658 F.Supp. 961
- Court: N.D.Ill.
- Year: 1986
- Serial Number: 1987049205
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Water Technologies Corp. v. Calco Ltd.
- Citation: 850 F.2d 666
- Court: Fed. Cir.
- Year: 1988
- Serial Number: 1988078737
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Water Technologies Corp. v. Calco Ltd.
- Citation: 11 USPQ 2d 1410
- Court: N.D. Ill.
- Year: 1989
- Serial Number: 1989086577
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Dana Corp. v. IPC Ltd. Partnership
- Citation: 15 USPQ 2d 1658
- Court: E.D. Mich.
- Year: 1990
- Serial Number: 1990140620
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Dana Corp. v. IPC Ltd. Partnership
- Citation: 860 F.2d 415
- Court: C.A.Fed. (Mich.)
- Year: 1988
- Serial Number: 1988137003
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Induct-O-Matic Corp. v. Inductotherm Corp.
- Citation: 747 F.2d 358
- Court: C.A.6 (Mich.)
- Year: 1984
- Serial Number: 1984151120
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Wallace Clark & Co., Inc. v. Acheson Industries, Inc.
- Citation: 532 F.2d 846
- Court: C.A.2 (N.Y.)
- Year: 1976
- Serial Number: 1976145794
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Horiba Instruments, Inc. v. Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Citation: 210 USPQ 195
- Court: E.D. Mich.
- Year: 1980
- Serial Number: 1980011840
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In re Kaufman
- Citation: 212 USPQ 23 (Comr. Patents)
- Year: 1981
- Serial Number: 101140064
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1966
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1971
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1966
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1967
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1976
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1966
Specialties and Certifications
- Registered Patent Attorney, US Patent & Trademark Office, Reg.No. 23,015
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association, 1965 - Present (Member)
- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association, 1978 - 1979 (President)
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
Contact
200 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: (248) 364-2100
Fax: (248) 364-2200
Email: Send a message
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