For over 160 years, we've protected innovation. Intellectual property is more than forms and court dates—it's about understanding your vision and safeguarding it at every stage.
Located at PNC Center ("Top of Troy") in Troy, Michigan
Detroit-founded · Practicing since 1865 · Now at Top of Troy
Today, Reising practices from the Top of Troy, carrying a Detroit-founded practice into its next chapter in southeast Michigan.
755 W. Big Beaver RoadOur History
Michigan’s first IP practice opened the year the Civil War ended. The record since then runs through the founding of a law school, the founding of a bar association, and the whole of the automotive age.
1865
Returning Civil War Colonel Thomas Sprague founded the practice in Detroit.
1891
Our firm helped found the school that is today Michigan State University College of Law.
1913
We cofounded the association known today as the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA).
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We were there for the automotive industry’s advent and the rise of mass production. Among the pioneers this practice worked with:
African-American inventor whose method for lubricating train engines originated the phrase “the real McCoy.” The Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO is named for him.
Designer of the first commercially successful mass-produced automobile and namesake of Oldsmobile.
Inventor of the overhead valve engine and founder of Buick Motor Company.
Manufacturing pioneer who invented an automated way to make glass bottles.
We are proud to still represent some of the namesakes and successors of these luminaries, and to carry on the tradition of bold innovation they began.
Preserved in the firm’s library, Recollections of Fifty Years of Patent Practice traces the practice from Thomas S. Sprague’s founding in 1865 through its early Detroit partnerships, clients, and patent work. The complete 64-page historical account is reproduced from the original typewritten binder.
Explore the Original HistoryTrust plays a vital role in protecting intellectual property. We are dedicated to establishing strong, reliable relationships that give you peace of mind about your innovations.
We provide expert services tailored to protect your ideas. With extensive experience in patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, we ensure your innovations are safeguarded.
We are committed to a workplace culture of fairness and equitable treatment. We embrace the diversity of our staff and facilitate the professional growth of all.
Our attorneys have taught IP law at Wayne State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, and the Ave Maria School of Law. We continue to shape the profession by regularly publishing articles and speaking at conferences about IP topics.
We help clients identify what is new and valuable in their work and how that can be protected. Once we procure IP rights, we handle licensing and guide you through ownership. We also enforce your rights and defend against infringement claims when necessary.
Let our experienced team guide you through every step of the IP process.
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