Ideas to Impact: Renowned Attorney Brings IP Expertise to Entrepreneurs

Dobrusin IP Law President Kristen Pursley helps Michigan businesses protect their ideas 

Kristen Pursley, President of Dobrusin IP Law, is helping entrepreneurs across the Great Lakes Bay Region protect their ideas and turn them into real business growth through practical, accessible intellectual property (IP) guidance. Drawing on her own experience running a successful IP firm, Pursley brings her expertise, connections, and real-world insight directly to local businesses. 

Turning an idea into a business takes time, strategy, and the right support. Securing IP rights is a critical step for protecting innovations and growing confidently. Pursley explains that IP isn’t just for large corporations; every business has something unique worth protecting.  

“Whether it’s a café’s signature recipe, a locally made product, or a process that sets a business apart, IP protection ensures entrepreneurs can safeguard what makes them special,” said Pursley. 

For more than 20 years, Pursley has guided Michigan businesses with a personalized approach grounded in each client’s goals and informed by her own experience as a business owner. 

“It's not a one-size-fits-all approach to everybody,” said Pursley. “It really depends on your business and what you're doing. Protecting ideas gives entrepreneurs the confidence to build and grow” 

In addition to her role at Dobrusin IP Law, Pursley has held leadership roles in the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), the Women’s Bar Association, the Michigan Intellectual Property American Inn of Court and the WLAM Foundation. 

As a service provider and Mentor Member of CMURC, a local entrepreneurial support organization, Pursley is continues to work with entrepreneurs across the Great Lakes Bay Region, helping them make informed decisions and turn their ideas into protected, growing ventures.  

“Kristen brings clear, practical IP guidance to the ecosystem,” said President + CEO of CMURC Erin Strang. “Her expertise helps them make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls as they develop their businesses.” 

Entrepreneurs can schedule a free consultation with Dobrusin IP Law at patentco.com, or listen to the ELM podcast to hear Pursley discuss the importance of IP rights. Learn more about CMURC programs at cmurc.com.