Charles W. Kocher II

Charles (Chip) is an intellectual property attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Troy office who focuses his practice on domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution. Drawing on his engineering background in the automotive industry, he advises clients on intellectual property protection involving automotive systems, mechanical technologies, and other innovations.

Before entering the legal profession, Chip worked as a product engineer at Chrysler Group LLC, where he developed automotive audio and electronic control systems, including amplifiers, active chassis controls, and tire pressure monitoring technologies. He also completed the Chrysler Institute of Engineering program, gaining experience in vehicle electronics, telematics, powertrain systems, manufacturing, and noise and vibration testing.

• Prepares and prosecutes domestic and international patent applications involving automotive suspension and braking systems, home energy management systems, and metal forming and joining technologies.
• Conducts patentability searches, infringement analyses, and clearance assessments to support intellectual property protection and product development.
• Advises clients on trademark registration, prosecution, and related opinions.
• Provides intellectual property due diligence support for business and technology matters.