D. Keith Scheer
Keith Scheer is a registered patent attorney and Senior Counsel with the firm. Mr. Scheer joined Darrow Mustafa P.C. in 2015.
Practice Summary
Mr. Scheer has over twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, patent and copyright litigation, opinion work, due diligence, and licensing.
Professional Experience
Mr. Scheer has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in a wide variety of technologies, emphasizing the electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software arts. He counsels clients by preparing patentability, infringement, validity, and clearance opinions. Mr. Scheer represents clients of various sizes from Fortune 500 corporations to start-up corporations to independent inventors.
In his practice, Mr. Scheer has experience in a wide range of technologies. Examples of such technologies include autonomous vehicles, automated driving assistance systems and control methods, engines and engine components, vehicle hydraulic systems and control methods, assisted direct start systems, vehicle occupant protection systems, pedestrian protection systems and electrical connectors.
Education
J.D., 1993, Chicago-Kent College of Law
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Minor Computer Science, 1983, Illinois Institute of Technology
Admitted to Practice
State of Michigan
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Prior Industry Employment
Prior to pursuing a career in law, Mr. Scheer worked as product development engineer and project manager for over fifteen years at various companies, including Molex Inc., and Eaton Corporation.
D. Keith Scheer
41860 Six Mile Road
Northville, Michigan 48168
248-864-5962 P
248-864-5960 F
scheer@darrowmustafa.com