Kristen Burge

Kristen Burge is an experienced attorney with over a decade of litigation practice and a focus on intellectual property law. She represents clients across a variety of industries in matters involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and related disputes. Kristen’s practice is defined by her ability to merge litigation skills with scientific insight, giving her clients a distinct advantage when navigating complex intellectual property challenges. Her approach is thorough, detail-oriented, and dedicated to achieving effective outcomes.

Kristen earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, where she was copy editor for the Law Review and received recognition as best oral advocate in moot court. She went on to complete an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and Policy at the University of Washington. Her thesis on genetic exceptionalism and gene patentability was selected for publication in the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts. She also holds a B.A. in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.

Prior to focusing her practice on intellectual property, Kristen worked with a national defense firm, representing clients in a wide range of disputes across multiple industries. She gained extensive pre-trial experience, successfully tried cases to verdict, and achieved reversals of adverse rulings through detailed writ practice. This background provided her with a strong foundation in litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

In addition to her legal practice, Kristen Burge has published numerous articles and regularly contributed to the American Bar Association’s Litigation News. She continues to bring her unique blend of scientific knowledge, writing skills, and litigation experience to her intellectual property practice, ensuring clients receive both innovative strategies and practical solutions to safeguard their creative and commercial assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association, Diversity Committee
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• University of Washington School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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