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Great Scott! AI Propels Patent Practice into the Future as Courts Address AI-Assisted Inventions and Filings
By David Spears Intellectual Property Attorney. Burris Law Power up the flux capacitor because aspects of patent law are moving fast. AI is changing how inventions are conceived, how legal work is prepared and how patent disputes are managed. Recent decisions...
Burris Law Named Among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 “Best Up & Coming Law Firms”
Burris Law is recognized among the 2026 “Best Up & Coming Law Firms” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a list spotlighting firms founded within the past decade that are positioned for continued growth and success. Michigan Lawyers Weekly, founded in 1986, is a newspaper...
Similar Language, Different Interpretations: What Recent Patent Appeals Reveal About Functional Claim Language
Functional claim language that recites what a component does rather than defining specific structure or characteristics, is a claim drafting approach used in patent practice. However, the corresponding claim scope is not determined by the claim language alone.
Top 5 in the U.S. for Patent Quality: Burris Law Earns Elite Ranking in 2026 Patent Bots List
Burris Law ranks No. 5 among U.S. law firms for patent quality in the 2026 Patent Quality Rankings: The Top 50 Patent Law Firms, published by Patent Bots®.
Burris Law Serves as Gold Sponsor of State Bar of Michigan’s 2026 IP Seminar
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 Serve as Judges for USPTO’s 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
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).
Using AI to Prepare Invention Disclosure Materials? Court Raises Attorney-Client Privilege Concerns
Burris Law Partner George Patsarikas explains why AI governance should be a part of your patent strategy, not an afterthought.
Crain’s Detroit Business Spotlights Burris Law’s Growth and 10-Year Milestone
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.
Juristat Ranks Burris Law Among Nation’s Top-Performing Patent Firms at USPTO
As attention turns to medal counts on the global stage this winter, Burris Law is celebrating a podium-worthy achievement of its own.
Kelly Burris Elected Vice Chair of WMU Board of Trustees
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 10 Years
Burris Law celebrates our 10-year anniversary, marking a milestone of sustained growth, innovation, and impact in intellectual property law.
NBAA’s Business Aviation Insider Spotlights Burris’ Fly-to-Invention Approach to Patent Law
Kelly Burris was featured in the January/February 2026 Business Aviation Insider publication produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Great Scott! AI Propels Patent Practice into the Future as Courts Address AI-Assisted Inventions and Filings
By David Spears Intellectual Property Attorney. Burris Law Power up the flux capacitor because aspects of patent law are moving fast. AI is changing how inventions are conceived, how legal work is prepared and how patent disputes are managed. Recent decisions...
Burris Law Named Among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 “Best Up & Coming Law Firms”
Burris Law is recognized among the 2026 “Best Up & Coming Law Firms” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a list spotlighting firms founded within the past decade that are positioned for continued growth and success. Michigan Lawyers Weekly, founded in 1986, is a newspaper...
Similar Language, Different Interpretations: What Recent Patent Appeals Reveal About Functional Claim Language
Functional claim language that recites what a component does rather than defining specific structure or characteristics, is a claim drafting approach used in patent practice. However, the corresponding claim scope is not determined by the claim language alone.
Top 5 in the U.S. for Patent Quality: Burris Law Earns Elite Ranking in 2026 Patent Bots List
Burris Law ranks No. 5 among U.S. law firms for patent quality in the 2026 Patent Quality Rankings: The Top 50 Patent Law Firms, published by Patent Bots®.
Burris Law Serves as Gold Sponsor of State Bar of Michigan’s 2026 IP Seminar
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 Serve as Judges for USPTO’s 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
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).
Using AI to Prepare Invention Disclosure Materials? Court Raises Attorney-Client Privilege Concerns
Burris Law Partner George Patsarikas explains why AI governance should be a part of your patent strategy, not an afterthought.
Crain’s Detroit Business Spotlights Burris Law’s Growth and 10-Year Milestone
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.
Juristat Ranks Burris Law Among Nation’s Top-Performing Patent Firms at USPTO
As attention turns to medal counts on the global stage this winter, Burris Law is celebrating a podium-worthy achievement of its own.
Kelly Burris Elected Vice Chair of WMU Board of Trustees
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.