David Kelly is a versatile attorney with over 20 years of experience in contracts, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, antitrust, and compliance. His experience spans multiple technologies, from life sciences and pharmaceuticals to medical devices and financial services. His broad knowledge base enables him to tackle complex legal challenges across industries.

As lead trial counsel, David represents clients in federal district courts nationwide and in contested cases before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His litigation skills and deep understanding of intellectual property law, support creative, effective client strategies and business solutions.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Georgia, B.S., microbiology
  • University of Georgia, B.S., genetics
  • University of California, Davis School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • Patent & Trial Appeal Board
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