News & Insights

Burris Law is proud to serve as a gold sponsor of the State Bar of Michigan’s Intellectual Property Law Section Spring Seminar 2026.  

Burris Law attorneys Evan Sotiriou and George Patsarikas will serve as volunteer judges for the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 

Burris Law Partner George Patsarikas explains why AI governance should be a part of your patent strategy, not an afterthought.

Crain’s Detroit Business recently highlighted Burris Law’s 10-year anniversary and the firm’s growth from a small boutique into nationally recognized intellectual property counsel serving more than 600 clients across the United States and Europe. 

As attention turns to medal counts on the global stage this winter, Burris Law is celebrating a podium-worthy achievement of its own.

Burris Law founder and owner Kelly Burris has been elected Vice Chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous vote at the board’s Feb. 12 meeting.  

Burris Law celebrates our 10-year anniversary, marking a milestone of sustained growth, innovation, and impact in intellectual property law.

Kelly Burris was featured in the January/February 2026 Business Aviation Insider publication produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

Burris Law is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a Tier 1 regional ranking in Detroit in the area of Patent Law.

Kelly Burris was recently featured on an episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, where she spoke with host Brendan Walsh about her passions for aviation, engineering, and intellectual property law—and how those interests have shaped her professional journey.

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Best Women-Led Law Firms” for the second consecutive year.

Burris Law is proud to announce that founder Kelly Burris and attorney David Spears are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers® lists in the Detroit area.