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.
Professional Associations & Memberships
· Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
· Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
· The Missouri Bar
Civic Involvement
· Niles Home for Children, Board Member
News & Publications
News
12.3.08, Kris Kappel and Lara Dickey Named Chairs of KCMBA Committee
Publications
10.1.06, Patent Rights for International Markets, Pt. II, ibNEWS
9.1.06, Patent Rights for International Markets, Pt. I, ibNEWS
2.1.04, Public Comments on Changes to New Source Review Under the Clean Air Act, Environmental Law Report
Events
1.25.12, Webinar Series: Can Franchising Your Business Create the Success of Your Dreams? Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Dress
Webinar
12.7.11, Protecting Your Company's Proprietary Assets - Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law
Kansas City, MO
Seminar
3.18.10, Intellectual Property 101, Kauffman Foundation
Speaking Engagement
11.19.09, Intellectual Property Seminar
Chattanooga, TN
Seminar