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Gerlinde (Linda) Nattler

Practice Summary

Ms. Nattler focuses her intellectual property law practice on patent prosecution and IP portfolio management, with a particular emphasis on the areas of mechanics , electronics, hydraulics and computerized processes.

Prior to joining Brinks, Ms. Nattler gathered extensive experience in U.S., European and German patent prosecution. While employed in Europe, she was also admitted to practice before the European Patent Office.

Honors/Distinctions
  • Managing Associate Editor, Senior Associate Editor, and Associate Editor; Thomas M. Cooley Law Review.
  • John D. Voelker Award 2009 for the Senior Associate Editor who has made the most significant contribution to the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
  • 100% Honor Scholarship, Dean's List, and Honor Roll every term at Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Legal Experience

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Ann Arbor, MI
Associate, November 2010–Present

Non-Legal Experience

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI
Manager N.A. Patents & Licenses, October 1998 – November 2010

ITT Automotive, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI
Patent Engineer, December 1996 – September 1998

ITT Automotive Europe GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
Patent Engineer, April 1990 – November 1996