KELLY K. BURRIS - BURRIS LAW, PLLC
300 River Place Drive, Suite 1775, Detroit, MI 48207 DIRECTIONS
Since 2000
Here’s The Deal:
Kelly K. Burris is the founder of the law firm of Burris Law, PLLC. She completed her Juris Doctor at Saint Louis University. Her energy and passion for client goals, combined with her extensive experience in mechanical, materials science, and electrical arts, help her clients secure hundreds of U.S. and foreign patents each year. Kelly has significant experience with design patents and has twice testified before the U.S. Congress in opposition to proposed legislation that would significantly impact the term of those patents. Burris Law, PLLC is a full-service intellectual property law firm located in Detroit, Michigan. Its mission is to provide innovative, high-quality, and personalized intellectual property services to every client. The firm serves a wide range of businesses and acts as fully integrated team members with each client. They are focused on patent prosecution at the USPTO and in foreign patent offices through their expansive network of foreign associates.
SPECIALTY:
Patent Prosecution, Utility, Design, Utility Models, Freedom-To-Operate Opinions, Foreign Patent Office Opposition Proceedings, Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings, Marking Audits, In-House Drafting, Trademark Searching, Clearance, Registration, Licensing, and Franchise Agreements, Monitoring, IP Transactions & Trade Secret
License #P69597|46,361
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ROBIN W. ASHER - MILLER, CANFIELD, PADDOCK AND STONE, P.L.C.
150 West Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226 DIRECTIONS
Since 1993
Here’s The Deal:
Robin W. Asher is a principal of Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, P.L.C. He completed his JD at Detroit College of Law. Robin practices intellectual property law, concentrating on patent, trademark, copyright, technology transfer matters, and intellectual property litigation. His experience includes administration, strategic development, management, and prosecution of global patent and trademark portfolios for numerous Fortune 500 companies. He is also experienced in preparing and analyzing patentability, validity, and infringement searches and opinions. He has handled intellectual property matters for various manufacturers and suppliers. Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone is a full-service international law firm with more than 200 attorneys in 18 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm works with clients to strategically plan and manage patent portfolios through filing and prosecuting patents worldwide.
SPECIALTY:
Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement, Patent Drafting, Filing and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright Registration, Licensing and Infringement, Domain Name Disputes, Due Diligence, Copyrights, Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Non-Competes
License #P47931|41,590
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MITCHELL ZAJAC - BUTZEL LONG
150 West Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48226 DIRECTIONS
Since 2018
Here’s The Deal:
Mitchell Zajac is a shareholder of Butzel Long’s Detroit office. He completed his Juris Doctor at Thomas Cooley Law School. Mitchell is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He concentrates his work in automotive, intellectual property, regulatory and emissions compliance, sports and entertainment law. Butzel Long is a well-known law firm located in the heart of Detroit. The firm was founded in 1854. They have a long and successful history of developing new capabilities and deepening their expertise for their clients’ benefit. The patent attorneys at Butzel Long prepare and prosecute domestic and foreign patent applications for clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, automotive, technology, and higher education industries. They handle patent prosecution, appeals, reexaminations, and patent portfolio management. Butzel Long has offices in Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Washington, DC, and New York, NY.
SPECIALTY:
Patent Law, Automotive Industry Team, Automotive Law, Cannabis Law Specialty Team, Connected Car and Autonomous Vehicles, Copyright, Cybersecurity and Privacy Specialty Team, Governmental, IP, International Trade and Customs Specialty Team Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Licensing & Technology
DBusiness Top Lawyers of Metro Detroit, Intellectual Property and Patent Law, 2021 & 2022 - The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2022
License #P82498|76,818