Michael J. Frodsham
Shareholder
Michael J. Frodsham

Michael J. Frodsham

Shareholder

60 East South Temple, Suite 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
T (801) 533-9800   
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Attorney Assistant

Chrissy Telford
ctelfordl@wnlaw.com
(801) 533-9800

Experience
Joined Workman Nydegger in 2025

Education
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Fashion Design – Salt Lake Community College

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With over two decades of experience, Michael Frodsham draws upon his background in biochemistry and his previous career as a genetic sequence analyst at Myriad Genetics to assist his clients in drafting and prosecuting patents in computer software, architectural, chemical, and medical arts, as well as the preparation and prosecution of patents, trademark and copyright applications. Additionally, Michael prepares patent opinions, due diligence analysis, and competitive guidance, as well as assists in litigation support in the U.S. and internationally for clients ranging from single inventors and medium sized companies to Fortune 500 clients. Recent projects have included multiple complex reissue applications in connection with various IPRs at the USPTO.

A frequent lecturer at local colleges and universities, Michael has delivered presentations directed to science, engineering, art, and business. He has also served as a mentor to multiple entrepreneur groups in various competitions.

When he’s not practicing law, Michael enjoys working with local youth groups, coaching baseball and football, and general travel with his family. With a background in music (viola), he enjoys teaching his kids and playing with them in various local orchestral groups. Michael also enjoys hiking and skiing in the beautiful Wasatch Mountain range.

Experience

U.S. and International Patent Prosecution, including Reissues, Re-Examinations, and Related Strategies

U.S. and International Trademark Prosecution

Copyright Registrations

Education & Admissions

Education

J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2002 (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center)

B.S., Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, 1996

Admissions

Utah State Bar

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Registered Patent Attorney

Salt Lake County Bar U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

American Bar Association

Languages

Spanish

Recognitions

2012, 2014-2016, 2020, 2022-2023, Chamber and Partners USA

2012-2020, 2023-2024, Super Lawyers

2020, 2024, IAM Patent 1000

2015, 2016 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, Intellectual Asset magazine

Memberships & Activities

2022-Present, Board of Directors, Workman Nydegger

2019-2024, Lateral Recruiting Chair, Workman Nydegger

2020-Present, Marketing/BD Committee Chair, Workman Nydegger

2017–2019, Recruiting Committee Chair, Workman Nydegger

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Utah State Bar, Intellectual Property Section & Entertainment Law Section

International Trademark Association (INTA)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Salt Lake County Bar

Guest lecturer and speaker, intellectual property (various local schools)

Coach, Little League baseball and Little League football

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