Michael J. Nieberding, Attorney at Law - Cincinnati, OH
Michael J. Nieberding is a partner at Thompson Hine LLP in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a registered patent attorney with over three decades of legal experience counseling technology companies on patent prosecution, trademark registration, intellectual property licensing, and portfolio management.
Strategic Intellectual Property and Patent Counsel in Cincinnati
In today competitive global marketplace, technological innovation is often a company most valuable asset. Michael J. Nieberding, a partner at Thompson Hine LLP based at 312 Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati, provides sophisticated intellectual property guidance designed to protect and monetize innovative technologies. Holding an electrical engineering degree alongside his law degree, attorney Nieberding bridges the divide between intricate engineering concepts and enforceable legal protection. Over three decades of practice, he has advised Fortune 500 corporations, emerging ventures, and research institutions on securing patents, managing global portfolios, and navigating commercial transactions. When your business needs to hire an attorney who combines deep technical fluency with practical commercial strategy, Michael J. Nieberding delivers trusted counsel.
Comprehensive Intellectual Property Practice Disciplines
Clients searching to find a lawyer who can develop bulletproof protection for proprietary inventions can rely on Michael J. Nieberding across multiple core areas:
- Patent prosecution and portfolio development: Drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications before the USPTO in electrical systems, software, telecommunications, medical equipment, and mechanical engineering.
- Trademark protection and branding strategy: Guiding businesses through clearance searches, brand registration, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement against unauthorized infringement.
- Copyright protection and digital media: Safeguarding software code, proprietary databases, and creative content through proactive copyright registration and licensing agreements.
- Intellectual property licensing and transactions: Negotiating complex patent licenses, cross-licensing deals, technology transfer agreements, joint development contracts, and nondisclosure covenants.
- Mergers and acquisitions IP due diligence: Evaluating target company patent portfolios, assessing freedom-to-operate risks, and ensuring proper chain of title during corporate acquisitions.
- Post-grant patent proceedings: Representing patent holders and challengers in inter partes reviews (IPR) and reexaminations before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Protecting Cutting-Edge Electrical and Software Inventions
Securing enforceable patent rights in complex technological sectors requires an attorney who grasps the underlying science. With an extensive background in electrical engineering and computer systems, Michael J. Nieberding drafts claims that withstand vigorous examination and future competitor challenges. If your technology company needs a lawyer urgently to secure priority filing dates prior to product launches, resolve patent office rejections, or address sudden infringement threats, attorney Nieberding acts decisively to defend your competitive advantage.
Commercial IP Transactions and Licensing Frameworks
Monetizing proprietary technology requires sound contractual structures. Attorney Nieberding regularly assists clients in structuring joint ventures, university tech transfers, and global software licensing agreements. By establishing clear ownership rights, royalty mechanisms, and non-disclosure protections, he ensures that companies capitalize on their intellectual property without exposing core trade secrets to avoidable litigation.
Why Partner with Michael J. Nieberding at Thompson Hine LLP
Clients choose Michael J. Nieberding because he provides focused counsel supported by the multidisciplinary resources of Thompson Hine LLP. Recognized consistently in The Best Lawyers in America for Patent Law and as an Ohio Super Lawyer, attorney Nieberding is an authority in intellectual property law. When you seek to find a lawyer who understands how to turn technical breakthroughs into commercial assets, contact our Cincinnati office today at (513) 352-6719 or email [email protected] to schedule your consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, situated in the Central Business District just north of the Ohio River.
Building Location
This office is situated in the Scripps Center, a prominent 36-story Class A office skyscraper built in 1990. The tower is easily located near Sleepy Bee Cafe and Kitty's Coffee.
Parking Details
Abundant covered parking options are available at the multi-storey Central Riverfront Garage, or underground at Fountain Square Parking.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 78 (Downtown); nearest stop is at Government Square Area E.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the Scripps Center into the modern three-story atrium, take the passenger elevators up to the 14th Floor, and proceed to the reception offices.