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Michael M.

Patent Attorney

I bring 28 years of experience in patent law and administrative litigation, having founded McManus IP Law to provide expert legal services in this complex field. My background includes nine years as an Administrative Patent Judge at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where I handled inter partes reviews and patent appeals. My tenure in high-stakes environments includes serving as an IP advisor at the International Trade Commission. I have also held key roles at top-tier law firms and contributed to prestigious publications on intellectual property and international trade. My deep understanding of patent law and strategic insights allow me to deliver exceptional results for clients seeking guidance in securing and defending their intellectual property rights. If you need a seasoned legal professional who can navigate the intricacies of patent law, let’s discuss how I can support your objectives.

🇺🇸Washington, United States$250/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since May 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.6k

Last 6 months ÷ 3.3 months active (since Jul 2026)

World#29,992 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,950 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$500

Last 6 months: $5.2k

World#62,841 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,299 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$5.3k

Billed in all: $5.4k

World#249,671 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#39,294 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.3k

$1.3k in the last 6 months

World#103,447 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#17,604 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

80% fixed20% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,181 / 62.1k
Projects in all
4

Across 5 contracts

80% fixed20% hourly
World#283,741 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#40,819 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$5.4k+$500 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$4,750$5,000$5,250$5,500Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 14% in Commercial Litigation

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #17Commercial Litigation121 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #15Top 14%
  2. #33Patent Law209 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #18Top 16%