Melissa Patterson

Melissa Patterson is a seasoned patent attorney and partner at Dickinson Wright, with a diverse background in intellectual property spanning over a decade. In addition to her current role, Melissa serves on the Supervisory Board of the UCI Alumni Association and leads a Girl Scout troop. Previous experience includes positions at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, where Melissa specialized in the prosecution of patent applications across various technological fields, and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where representation ranged from independent inventors to multinational corporations. Melissa's legal career also features roles as a legal assistant, patent agent, and project manager in technology-focused environments. Educational credentials include a JD from Loyola Law School and a BS in Computer and Information Sciences from UC Irvine.