Faculty
- Professor Charles McManis and Students
Professor Charles R. McManis directs the IP/TL LL.M. program. He is an internationally recognized scholar, lecturer, symposium editor, author, and consultant in intellectual property law. Professor McManis is joined by other regular and adjunct faculty teaching in this program. Professors Rebecca S. Dresser, John N. Drobak, Dorsey D. Ellis, Jr. and A. Peter Mutharika teach related courses and seminars.
Adjunct Professors who are practitioners teaching in this program include:
- Lawrence Evans teaches Trademark Practice J.D., 1977, So. Texas College of Law, Houston Partner, Blackwell Sanders Peper & Martin
- Charles Fendell teaches IP and High Technology Planning & Drafting B.S., 1985, University of Colorado J.D., 1989, Washington University Partner and co-chair of Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group, Thompson Coburn, LLP
- Grant Kang teaches Patent Drafting & Prosecution J.D., 1992, Washington University Partner, Thompson Coburn, LLP Practices in the IP and information technology area
- Al Forsman teaches Trademark Practice J.D.,1967, The George Washington University V.P. and Sr. Counsel, Ralston Purina Co. Manages the in-house IP Dept. of Ralston Purina
- John Kepler teaches Patent Drafting & Prosecution J.D., 1977 Suffolk University Principal and Chairman, IP Practice Group, Suelthaus & Walsh, P.C.
- Jeffrey Michelman teaches Entertainment Law Planning & Drafting J.D., 1967, Villanova University Principal, Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C.
- Gregory Upchurch teaches IP Litigation M.S.EE, 1985, University of Missouri-Rolla J.D., 1975, Yale University Partner, Thompson Coburn, LLP Practices in the IP and information technology area
- Bryan Wheelock teaches IP Litigation J.D., 1982, Washington University Partner, Doepkan, Keevican & Weis
- Donna Frazier Schmitt teaches Entertainment Law Planning and Drafting A noted international expert on intellectual property, Professor of Law Charles McManis teaches an evening class on Unfair Practices in International Trade to LL.M. and other students.
