Michael Patrick

Who is Michael Patrick?

Michael Ryan Patrick is an attorney and author and is frequently quoted in well-known media. Michael Patrick is known for working on intellectual property cases against some of the world's largest companies, including a partial role against Fisher-Price, Inc. More recently, Michael Patrick was featured in the August 2010 edition of the National Defense Magazine for his views on the rising costs of anti-bribery, anti-corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance. Michael Patrick was also an attorney on an amicus brief in the widely covered Fox Television Studios v. FCC case. The case was decided on July 13, 2010 by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which held that the FCC's policy violates the First Amendment because it is unconstitutionally vague, creating a chilling effect that goes far beyond the fleeting expletives that were at issue. The FCC's order and the indecency policy underlying it was struck down. Michael Patrick has also represented Glock, Inc.

Michael is a Partner with Grimes LLC. He handles high profile matters and issues for prominent individuals and corporations, including celebrities, artists, musicians and major manufacturers. Michael's practice is rooted in intellectual property, music and entertainment matters, but he has also been extensively involved in complex litigation matters, global intellectual property protection, product development, corporate matters, branding and public relations.