John S. LeRoy

John S. LeRoy


Brooks Kushman P.C.

Recognized since 2015

Royal Oak, Michigan

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

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John’s practice focuses on patent, trade secret and copyright litigation involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems. With over 20 years of experience, a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he has successfully represented clients in many different industries. He focuses on efficiently resolving litigation disputes outside of the courtroom, leaving the jury trial as a “last resort.” And in the courtroom, John has won, and successfully defended against, multiple “$100+ million dollar” jury trials (and related appeals) involving complex technology and intellectual property claims.

Leveraging his extensive software litigation experience, John leads the firm’s FRAND licensing and Open Source Software audit and compliance practice. With respect to FRAND licensing, John works with automotive OEMs and suppliers to address licensing standard essential patents for wireless communication technology. John also advises companies regarding effective use of open source software in their commercial products. He helps companies develop customized corporate policies and strategies for compliance with applicable open source license terms. John’s team manages source code audits and works closely with software developers and business managers to properly navigate the various open source license terms. John’s team has undertaken the audit-and-advice service on complex systems in the automotive, consumer electronics, medical device, and computer industries.

John is devoted to his clients’ business interests. He brings a creative approach to his practice to solve the most complex issues his clients face. For example, John worked with several automotive companies to create the SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a thriving new organization of automotive companies managing an open source platform for communication between smart devices and automobiles.

Location
  • 150 W. Second St., Suite 400N
    Royal Oak, MI 48067-3846
Education
  • University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, United States
Affiliations
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association - Open Source Committee
  • Pi Tay Sigma Engineering Honor Society - Alum
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member
  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society - Alum

Brooks Kushman P.C.
Headquarters: Royal Oak, Michigan

8 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Detroit (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
Awards:
  • Best Laywers in America, 2015
  • "Top Lawyer," DBusiness Magazine, 2013, 2015
  • Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2014
  • "Rising Star," Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2008-2010, 2014
  • "Up & Coming Laywer," Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2008
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law

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