Erica K. Schaefer

Ms. Schaefer’s practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the technical arts, with an emphasis in aeronautics, aerospace, automotive design, bio-medical design, cardiac rhythm management technology, fuel-cell technology, femoral fixation devices, medical devices, orthopedics, surgical navigation technologies, spinal fixation technologies, mechanical and electro-mechanical devices. She also participates in the preparation of patentability, due diligence, clearance and other legal opinions. In addition, Ms. Schaefer has drafted many requests for reexamination, both ex parte and inter partes.

Prior to joining Harness Dickey, Ms. Schaefer was employed at Delphi Automotive Systems as a Product Co-op Engineer, specializing in vehicle steering systems and crashworthiness. She was also a research assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kettering University, where she focused on internal combustion engines. While attending law school, she worked as a clerk at Harness Dickey, assisting in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the technical arts.

Education

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Michigan Bar Association
• Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
• Oakland County Bar Association