Kelly Burris Named to IAM Patent 1000

Burris Law founder, Kelly Burris, was recently recognized as one of the IAM Patent 1000, a list of the world’s leading patent professionals for 2021. The IAM Patent 1000 is regarded as a definitive guide for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice...

Invent or Don’t Invent … There is no try

When it comes to inventorship in the United States, too often there seems to be an overly generous – even ceremonial –approach to naming inventors. “He was such a nice manager and encouraged me all the way!” or “She did a great job testing all of my prototypes and...

Diversity (or Lack Thereof) in IP Law

Hello World! Thanks for checking out our latest post on Diversity in IP Law. This is a topic of discussion that comes up frequently in our firm. We are constantly looking at ways to increase the diversity of our team and the vendors we use. I recently came across an...

Announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program

As of July 2, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) initiated the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program to advance applications out of turn in ex parte appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).  Below is a link to the...