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Michael Best is proud to announce that Rich Kaiser and Kevin Moran have been named to the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Intellectual Property Powerlist, published in August 2025. This recognition highlights their outstanding contributions to the field of intellectual property law and their success in protecting and advancing clients’ innovations.

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The editorial team at the Wisconsin Law Journal selects honorees based on extensive research, peer input, and demonstrated excellence in the legal community across Wisconsin.

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Rich Kaiser is a partner in Michael Best’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and Managing Partner of the firm’s Waukesha Office. Kaiser focuses on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and IP due diligence, particularly in the mechanical arts. Through his extensive experience obtaining utility and design patent protection, Kaiser has become a trusted, long-term business partner to numerous multinational producers and manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies. He works closely with clients, providing tailored guidance on optimal U.S. and international patent strategies to achieve their goals. Clients value his responsiveness as well as his practical, timely advice and rely on him to manage all their patent needs

Kevin Moran is a Co-Chair of Michael Best’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, where he concentrates on patent litigation and enforcement. Moran has successfully represented clients in complex disputes involving high-stakes technologies and is known for his strategic approach to intellectual property counseling and post grant proceedings. He has significant experience in the areas of fitness equipment, motorcycles, vehicle braking systems, bicycles, hydraulic suspensions, theatrical lifts and lighting, window coverings, and digital cameras. Moran’s work is regularly honored by regional and national ranking organizations.

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Michael Best Attorneys Rich Kaiser and Kevin Moran Named to Wisconsin Law Journal’s IP Powerlist

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