Eric Kurtycz

ASSOCIATE

Email: ekurtycz@patentco.com

ERIC R. KURTYCZ is currently registered before the State Bar of Michigan, the Federal District Court and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.  Mr. Kurtycz has a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. 

Other academic degrees/certification include: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Oakland University, a Masters of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Wayne State University, a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Oakland University and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Mr. Kurtycz joined Dobrusin & Thennisch PC in 2006.  Mr. Kurtycz has almost 20 years of Automotive Industry experience, working in a range of Engineering and Management roles for both OEM and Tier companies which included:  Ford Motor Company, Lear Corporation and Dow Automotive.  As an inventor, Mr. Kurtycz has nine issued patents, primarily in the field of structual seat components.

Currently, Mr. Kurtycz is involved in preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, performing prior art searches and writing patentability opinions, formulating freedom to operate opinions, due diligence contract reviews and other intellectual property matters.