Kris focuses her practice in patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, e-commerce and technology licensing with particular emphasis on biochemical and chemical patent prosecution. Her practice includes client counseling, preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications; proceedings before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers; foreign patent and trademark protection; licensing of intellectual property rights; infringement, validity, patentability, due diligence and freedom to operate studies; and intellectual property acquisition, portfolio management and protection. Kris also drafts and negotiates complex agreements related to software licensing, software and web development, joint development, patent and technology licensing and confidentiality.
Kris represents clients in a variety of technologies including biotechnology, polymer film technologies, agricultural chemistry, chemical compounds, compositions and processes, software, and mechanical devices.