Kimberly M. Slaven

Ms. Slaven is an intellectual property attorney who focuses her practice on patent prosecution and counseling, with particular experience in chemical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, and automotive-related mechanical and electrical technologies. She represents clients in patent application preparation and prosecution matters, and handles patent portfolio management.

Ms. Slaven also provides opinions regarding patentability, infringement, and clearance.  She also handles trademark prosecution and registration. She has lectured on patent law at several universities, including Notre Dame, Michigan State, and the University of Michigan.

• Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs, Presentations for various universities and entrepreneur support programs
• The Commercial Exploitation of Student-Athletes in Video Games Reveals the NCAA Amateurism Bylaws Must Be Revised, Michigan State University Entertainment and Sports Law Journal, Fall 2008