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Michael Nranian, JD, MBA, MS

Expert in Intellectual Property & Product Liability

South Lyon, MI
Intellectual Property and Product Liability Litigation Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Michael Nranian, JD, MBA, MS is an Intellectual Property & Product Liability expert specializing in patent analysis and product liability litigation. With a career encompassing automotive safety systems, regulatory compliance, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on evaluating patent infringement, reconstructing accident scenarios, and assessing compliance with safety standards.

Mr. Nranian has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive safety systems and intellectual property disputes. His Juris Doctor in Law, along with certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt and Licensed Professional Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving automotive safety and intellectual property.

Work Experience

Automotive Design Analysis — Principal | Present TARDEC/TACOM - U.S. Army — Cyber Security Computer Engineer Direct | 2016–Present Vivacqua Law — Associate, Intellectual Property | 2009–2010 TACOM - U.S. Army — Principal Systems Engineer | 2008–2009 Dechert LLP — Intellectual Property Litigation Associate | 2007–2007 Ford Motor Company — Design Analysis Engineer/Technical Specialist/Engineering Manager | 1999–2007 Ford Motor Company — Senior Design Engineer | 1995–1999 General Motors — Senior Project Engineer | 1993–1995 AlliedSignal — Senior Project Engineer | 1992–1993

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Best Descriptor

Michael Nranian provides expert analysis and consulting on intellectual property and automotive safety systems.

Best Use Cases

  • 1intellectual property litigation
  • 2automotive safety system analysis
  • 3patent prosecution and strategy

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Education

  • MBA in Business Administration

    University of Michigan · 2002

  • MS in Electrical Engineering

    Wayne State University · 1991

  • BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Wayne State University · 1993

  • BS in Chemical Engineering

    Wayne State University · 1984

  • Juris Doctor in Law

    Wayne State University · 1999

Licenses

  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • AttorneyState Bar of Michigan (MI)
  • AttorneyState Bar of Texas (TX)
  • AttorneyUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
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