Lexvid Certified CLE Speaker

Bar States / Jurisdictions

TX, DC

Practice Areas

Intellctual property law, trade secret, patent, trademark, copyright and confidential matters

What Attorneys Are Saying About Kirby's Courses

Prior to this course, I knew nothing about copyrights, patents, trademarks, etc. Thank you for this excellent presentation!

Ana M

A wonderful introductory course on IP. Very practical.

Michael H

This presentation was by far the most interesting CLE I have taken in a long time. Thank you!

Kecia B

Kirby Drake Bio

Kirby Drake is experienced in all areas of intellectual property law, including trade secret, patent, trademark, copyright and confidential information matters. She focuses primarily on intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution, addressing a broad range of technologies, including chemical, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, aerospace, and computer-related matters. Kirby has a wide range of litigation experience, largely focused on patent litigation, having been an integral part of trial teams working on matters from the initial filing phase through trial, both on the plaintiff as well as on the defense side. She also has significant experience in electronic discovery in various types of litigation matters, including managing various e-discovery platforms; she also regularly writes and speaks on the subject and recently taught a law school course on Principles of E-Discovery. Kirby has experience handling inter partes reviews and other post-grant proceedings in the Patent Office. She also has experience evaluating patents in patent due diligence for freedom to operate prior to launching a new product or technology, as well as in the context of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions where patents are involved. Kirby earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in chemistry from Duke University.

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law

CLE Courses by Kirby Drake

Fashionably Legal- Fashion and Intellectual Property

This program will discuss the key ways in which fashion and intellectual property intersect.

Fashionably Legal -- Fashion and Intellectual Property

This program will discuss the key ways in which fashion and intellectual property intersect.

IP Issue Spotting for the Non IP Attorney

This program will help non-intellectual property practitioners issue spot for IP issues that may arise in their practices.

Examining the Ethical Ebb & Flow of E-Discovery

Electronic discovery can be an ethical landmine. This give attorneys the tips and tools they need to engage in effective e-discovery while avoiding the ethical landmines that could sink their case and lead to court-imposed disciplinary actions.

Perils And Pitfalls Of Do-It-Yourself IP

In this program, IP attorney Kirby Drake provides tips on how trademark and patent protection can go awry and with DIY intellectual property and how an attorney can fix potential IP issues.

Trademark Basics for Businesses

This course will cover all you need to know about using trademarks in your business.

IP Issue Spotting for the Non-IP Attorney

This program will help non-intellectual property practitioners issue spot for IP issues that may arise in their practices.

Business Trademark Basics

This course will cover all you need to know about trademarks for your business clients.

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