Burris Law, PLLC

Burris Law, PLLC Burris Law, PLLC is a full-service intellectual property law firm located in Detroit, Michigan.

Burris Law, PLLC is a full-service intellectual property law firm located in Detroit, Michigan, in the same building as the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We service a wide range of industries and function as fully integrated team members with each and every client. Our founder, Kelly Burris, has over 28 years of engineering and legal experience. She has a gift for taking care of our clients and becoming fully integrated with their teams.

Did you know the Juneteenth flag tells a story with every part of its design carrying a special meaning? Created in 199...
06/19/2026

Did you know the Juneteenth flag tells a story with every part of its design carrying a special meaning?

Created in 1997 by Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, the flag has red, white, and blue colors that echo the American flag. Those colors recognize that formerly enslaved people and their descendants are, and always have been, Americans. The star represents Texas, where the last enslaved people were informed of their freedom in 1865. The starburst symbolizes a new beginning, and the arc reflects a new horizon of promise and opportunity.

Today, Burris Law joins communities across our country in honoring Juneteenth — a day of reflection on and celebration of freedom and equality.

We are especially proud to celebrate here in Detroit, where the Juneteenth Parade & Celebration is taking place today in Midtown, bringing the community together to honor Black history, culture, and resilience.

Burris Law was a Platinum Sponsor of the Golf FORE! Ellie's 13th Annual Rett Spectrum Clinic Golf Classic, held at the L...
06/18/2026

Burris Law was a Platinum Sponsor of the Golf FORE! Ellie's 13th Annual Rett Spectrum Clinic Golf Classic, held at the Lake Forest Country Club in Lake St. Louis.

The event benefits the Rett Spectrum Clinic, which provides care for individuals with Rett syndrome, and is inspired by Ellie McCool, whose continued courage helps raise awareness. The clinic is a collaboration between St. Louis Children's Hospital and WashU Medicine in St. Louis - a meaningful connection for Burris Law, as founder Kelly Burris and attorney Evan Sotiriou, who leads the firm’s St. Louis office, are both alumni of Washington University in St. Louis.

Burris Law was honored to support this meaningful cause alongside businesses and community members in the St. Louis area — and we had a strong showing on the golf course, too.

Evan was on the second-place team in the B-Flight, alongside his scramble teammates Scott Smith, Principal IP Counsel at Kindeva; Kevin Fields, Managing Director at Pampered Warrior Brands and former Patent Counsel at Boeing; and Hyunchul Ko, Executive VP and Head of the Ceramics Division at Wonik QnC.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this annual event such a success!

Happy Pride Month as we come together throughout June to celebrate and advance inclusion, belonging, equality, and our L...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month as we come together throughout June to celebrate and advance inclusion, belonging, equality, and our LGBTQ+ community. Did you know that Motor City Pride, held June 6–7 in , is the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in ? We’re looking forward to a great opening week of events to kick off .

At Burris Law, we remain committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. Innovation thrives when everyone has a voice and when people feel included, supported, and empowered to bring their full selves to the table.

This Memorial Day, Burris Law remembers and honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our countr...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Burris Law remembers and honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We also hold their families and loved ones in our thoughts, recognizing the lasting impact of their service and sacrifice.

Today and always, we remember. We honor. We are grateful.

Burris Law is proud to sponsor and celebrate with The Lindbergh Foundation the 99th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Lou...
05/20/2026

Burris Law is proud to sponsor and celebrate with The Lindbergh Foundation the 99th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Louis at today's special gala at the Missouri History Museum.

This evening's event brings together civic, business, and philanthropic leaders, as well as outstanding women in and , to honor Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Aviation and Literary Pioneer. As America’s first licensed woman glider pilot and Charles Lindbergh’s full partner in charting the world’s first transcontinental air routes, Anne Morrow Lindbergh inspired generations of women through her strength, courage and deep understanding of women’s self knowledge.

Congratulations to the honorees and special guests! We are excited to support an evening that celebrates women’s history, innovation, aerospace, and the future of flight.

Great Scott! is propelling patent practice into the future, causing courts to catch up fast.Burris Law attorney Davi...
05/13/2026

Great Scott! is propelling patent practice into the future, causing courts to catch up fast.

Burris Law attorney David Spears breaks down recent court opinions every patent practitioner should have on their radar as continues to impact patent law:

🟢 Thaler v. Vidal — AI can’t be named an inventor, but AI-assisted inventions may still qualify with documented human contribution.

🟢 Lexos Media v. Overstock — Fabricated AI citations in a brief can lead to sanctions.

🟢 Apple v. Fintiv and In re Tesla — PTAB strategy now requires earlier, sharper planning.

The takeaway? In 2026, successful patent strategy depends less on default playbooks and more on disciplined documentation, careful verification, and early strategic decisions.

Read the full article here: https://burrisiplaw.com/great-scott-ai-pushes-patent-practice-into-the-future/

Today, we celebrate the moms and mother figures who inspire us to think bigger, work harder, and strive to be better. Be...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the moms and mother figures who inspire us to think bigger, work harder, and strive to be better.

Behind every innovator is someone who inspired them first. Happy Mother’s Day to our original innovators, problem-solvers, multitaskers, mentors, and role models.

From all of us at Burris Law, we wish all the amazing moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for everything you do. 💜

What’s getting us through today’s Monday struggle? Knowing it’s May the Fourth Be With You. ⭐ Our IP lawyers, former eng...
05/04/2026

What’s getting us through today’s Monday struggle? Knowing it’s May the Fourth Be With You. ⭐

Our IP lawyers, former engineers, and scientists couldn’t let this day pass without wishing our fellow Star Wars fans a great day across the galaxy.

At Burris Law, we may not wield lightsabers (at least not in the office), but we do protect powerful ideas. We help innovators stay on the light side of the Force.

Now go celebrate — bonus points if it involves a Wookiee, a workflow, or a well-earned coffee. ☕

Today, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day and the ideas that drive innovation forward.From groundbreaking tech...
04/26/2026

Today, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day and the ideas that drive innovation forward.

From groundbreaking technologies to everyday inventions, plays a critical role in protecting creativity and turning ideas into impact.

At Burris Law, we’re proud to work alongside innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations to help protect what they create and bring their ideas to life.

Here’s to the thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers shaping our future.

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