3 Best Patent Attorney in Detroit, MI

“Kelly K. Burris is the owner and founder of Burris Law, PLLC. She completed her Juris Doctor at Saint Louis University. She is a United States Patent and Trademark Office member, State Bar of Michigan and Missouri. Her energy and spirit for client goals and her deep experience in mechanical, materials science, and electrical arts help her clients secure hundreds of U.S. and foreign patents annually. Kelly, the ultimate high-touch lawyer, crisscrosses the country dozens of times yearly to meet privately with inventors, engineers, and business managers. She has a genuine affinity for aerospace technology. She also works in many other sectors, including automotive, semiconductors, medical, green and clean technologies, welding and gas cutting, metallurgy, manufacturing technologies, ceramic and composite materials, and consumer products. She serves as a fully integrated member of client teams, serving quickly to maintain portfolios and provide strategic competitive insights. Burris Law, PLLC aims to deliver every client innovative, high-quality, and personalized intellectual property services. They serve various businesses and act as fully integrated team members with each client. They are also proud members of the Detroit community, and they invest significant time and resources into helping make their city a great place for all to live.”

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“Robin W. Asher is a principal of Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, P.L.C. He completed his JD at Detroit College of Law. He is admitted to Michigan Bar Admissions. His experience includes administration, strategic development, management, and prosecution of global patent and trademark portfolios for multiple Fortune 500 companies and advising in-house counsel, company management, and engineers. Robin is also experienced in the preparation and analysis of patentability, validity, and infringement searches and opinions; preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and technology assignments; intellectual property due diligence, freedom to operate opinions and transactional matters; negotiation and drafting of license agreements, and litigation counselling. He has managed intellectual property matters for a variety of manufacturers and suppliers in the areas of wiper systems, turbochargers, brake systems, body panels and bumpers, automotive seating and interiors, powertrain components, heat exchangers, electric motors, engines, cable controls, airbags and restraints, aerial lifts, manufacturing methods and equipment, and robotics. Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone have over 200 attorneys in 18 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. They employ the best people and practices and deliver the best possible results. They know their clients' businesses, organizations, and industries and seek their best interests. The firm works with clients to strategically plan and manage patent portfolios through filing and prosecuting patents worldwide.”

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“Mitchell Zajac is the shareholder of Butzel Long. He completed his LLM and JD at Cooley Law School. He is a United States Patent and Trademark Office registered patent attorney. He focuses his work on automotive, intellectual property, regulatory and emissions compliance, and sports and entertainment law. Mitchell Zajac is currently the President of the Association for Child Development, a nonprofit facilitating millions of dollars in federal funds annually through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. He also serves as the vice-chair of the WMU-Cooley Law School board of directors. Butzel Long aims to provide excellent service to help their clients achieve their goals and solve their problems. They have recreated a prominent role in the development and growth of several major industries. They have a long and successful history of developing new capabilities and deepening their expertise for their client’s benefit. The firm aims to be on the cutting edge of technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, biotechnology, intellectual property, and cross-border operations and transactions. They maintain an uncompromising dedication to excellence and continuous improvement. They demand the highest standards from each team member. They deliver exceptional work products, services, and results for their clients. They handle patent prosecution, appeals, reexaminations, and patent portfolio management. Butzel Long also serves in Bloomfield Hills, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Washington, and New York.”

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