Michael J. Schallop

Michael J. Schallop is a Lecturer at Berkeley Law, University of California, Berkeley. He is also a partner at Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, where he specializes in intellectual property (IP) strategy, patent portfolio evaluation for investors, and litigation analysis for emerging Silicon Valley companies.

Education:

• J.D., Emory University
• B.S., Cornell University

Research and professional interests focus on the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the domains of copyright, patents, and trademarks. His work emphasizes strategic IP management and legal frameworks for technological innovation.

Teaching and mentorship: He instructs courses on patent law and technology law & policy, and coaches the Berkeley Law team for the National Patent Application Drafting Competition, including the 2020 National Champion team.