Ahmad El-Bkaily
Attorney
Ahmad El-Bkaily has over a decade of intellectual property experience and a passion for innovation. He has served as an Engineer for Chrysler, awarded patents as an Examiner for the USPTO, prosecuted patents for multiple Fortune 500 Companies, and managed trademarks for companies such as 5hour-ENERGY. His experience as an engineer has given him a deep understanding of the challenges in making a case for management to invest in innovation. He firmly believes that patent procurement serves as a bridge to long-term success by providing short-term value from innovation. With his comprehensive experience on all sides of the patent procurement process, he can maximize the value of your investment.
He has prosecuted patents ranging from AI to quantum computing; whatever technology you specialize in, he is trained to hone in on the most business-critical aspects to maximize the value of your protection.
Professional Experience
Oakland Lawyers Group
Associate IP Counsel (References Available) October 2023-July 2024
- Provided In-House Legal Services to Clients including 5-Hour Energy, ShopHQ, and Stage2 Manufacturing
- Harvested and Approved AI, software, and Mechanical Patent Ideas
- Managed Foreign Patent Prosecution
Dickinson Wright (Am Law 200 Law Firm)
Associate Patent Attorney (References Available) September 2021-October 2023
- Prepared and Prosecuted Patent Applications for Clients, including Bosch, Nexteer, Valeo, and More
- Managed an IP Portfolio for a Medical Device Company
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Patent Examiner (References Available) July 2014-January 2021
- Responsible for Evaluating Patent Applications for Patentability
- ~400 Office Actions Submitted
- Passed Patent Law Competency Certification Exam
- Achieved 3 Merit-Based Promotions in First 2 Years
Notable Accomplishments
Secretary of Michigan Intellectual Property Association (MIPLA)
Non-Profit Professional Association 2024
Notre Dame Merit Scholarship
Awarded Based on Admission Criteria 2018
- Earned Highest Level Offered, Covering ~50% of Tuition
Education
University of Notre Dame, The Law School
Juris Doctor 2018 - 2021
- Received Highest Merit Scholarship Offered
Wayne State University
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering 2010-2013
- Specializing in Computer Science
Certifications
- Barred in the State of Michigan – P86224
- Licensed to Practice before the US Patent Office – Reg# 80,646