US-based law firm Varnum has promoted Charles Gray and Timothy Kroninger to partner in the firm’s intellectual property practices in Michigan and Detroit, respectively.
Gray has experience in trademark prosecution, IP litigation, patent prosecution and drafting for clients in the automotive and medical industries.
Kroninger’s practice focuses on patent, trademark and copyright licensing and he has represented a number of Fortune 500 companies.
The promotions are among seven appointments at the firm.
Dave Khorey, chairman of Varnum, said: “Our new partners have demonstrated not only excellence within their own areas of practice but also an overall commitment to teamwork for the firm as a whole. We are very pleased to welcome them to the partnership.”