Michael Fedrick has been securing patent and trademark protection for his clients worldwide for over 20 years in industries ranging from biotechnology to software. His clients have ranged from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in the US, Europe, and Asia. Before joining Loza & Loza, Michael served as IP counsel for the biopharmaceutical business of Baxter Healthcare Corporation and was responsible for product lines with sales in excess of $1 billion.

Outside of work, Michael serves on the board of Villa Esperanza Services, an organization which helps meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He is also a past president and current board member of the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association.

In his free time, Michael plays violin with the Pasadena Community Orchestra, studies the sitar, and is usually learning another language in preparation for his next trip.

ARTICLES

• Protection and Exploitation of Intellectual Property in East Asia (co-author), Sweet & Maxwell Asia (1997)
• Advice for In-House Attorneys, Pharmaceutical Law Insight, 2:14-16 (2006)
• International patent protection: Where in the world should you file? Corporate Counsel (2009)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

• San Gabriel Valley Bar Association, Past President & Director (2009-present)
• Villa Esperanza Services, Finance and Audit Committees (2010-present)
• International Trademark Association (INTA), Legislation and Regulatory Analysis Committee, Member (2002-2006)