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Burris Law PLLC  is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Inclusion on the list is based on impressive ratings for professional excellence from clients and peers. The firm earned a...

By George Patsarikas Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming ubiquitous in various technical disciplines, such as automotive technologies, semiconductor fabrication systems, Industry 4.0, medical diagnostic systems, image and speech...

Every Friday, staff member Robert Voakes writes a roundup of IP stories of the week. His opinions are his own.  Lawmakers Say Moderna Deal May Let Gov’t Share Vax Recipe A group of lawmakers want to share the ingredient list and manufacturing...

NBA Player’s ‘Scary’ Use Was Fair Use, Judge Says  Former Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier scored a fair use win on Monday when a New York federal judge ruled that his use of the iconic mask from the movie “Scream” was “a means of satirizing and ridiculing...

Licensing patents can be a great way to add value to your product line without the risks associated with research and development. Licenses can also be a great way to monetize your own inventions without the headaches of manufacturing and marketing. However, recent...

Burris Law is pleased to announce that Corp! Magazine has selected the firm as a Diversity Focused Company honoree for its 2021 Salute to Diversity Awards. Corp! Magazine is Michigan’s only statewide business publication dedicated to business owners and C-Suite...

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...

As communications tools make it easier for patent applicants and inventors to collaborate with one another across jurisdictional borders and inventors work in jurisdictions where they may not be residents, technological innovations are increasing by leaps and bounds....

Burris Law founder Kelly Burris was recognized by Chambers & Partners for her outstanding commitment to community service and pro bono work. Kelly received the title of “Highly Commended” in the category of Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, USA, Private Practice. The...

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...

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...

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...