About Kristy J.
Kristy J — Downing is a patent attorney based in Canton, Michigan, specializing in intellectual property law. She has been practicing in Michigan since 2004 and is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Downing earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003. She has been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 2004.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Downing has contributed to the field through various publications and presentations. She has been published by the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, the State Bar of Michigan. The Intellectual Property Law Bulletin. Ms.
Downing has also been involved in legal proceedings related to intellectual property. Notably, she was the appellant in the case "Downing v. Matal," which was decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 2018. She is the founder of Just Intellectuals eNewsletter, a platform that provides commentary on intellectual property law, including updates from the U.S. Patent Office and appellate decisions from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S.
Supreme Court. Ms. Downing's office is located at 4065 Radcliff Dr., Canton, MI 48188. She can be contacted by phone at (248) 296-0770.
