From patented innovations that transform industries to iconic brands that capture the global imagination, intellectual property forms the bedrock of modern business value. At Kelley Kronenberg, our Intellectual Property Division combines deep technical expertise with comprehensive legal knowledge to safeguard your valuable innovations, creative works, and brand identity.
From Engineering to IP Excellence
Our practice is uniquely positioned to handle complex intellectual property matters through our team’s distinctive blend of technical and legal expertise. With attorneys holding advanced degrees in computer information systems, engineering, and multiple advanced certifications in privacy and technology, we bring both technological sophistication and legal mastery to every client engagement. Our attorneys’ experience includes high-stakes intellectual property litigation in federal courts, including the representation of Fortune 500 companies in patent infringement matters. Our team’s bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish further enable us to serve a diverse client base effectively.
The technical foundation of our practice is built on extensive experience in both law and technology, including software development and digital innovation. Our attorneys have significant experience with USPTO proceedings, inter partes reviews, and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. This technical insight, combined with our broad legal experience spanning commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, and complex federal court proceedings, ensures comprehensive protection for your intellectual property assets. Our team’s expertise extends to data privacy compliance, cybersecurity matters, and entertainment law, bringing a sophisticated modern perspective to intellectual property protection in the digital age.
Comprehensive IP Services
Our intellectual property services encompass the full spectrum of patent, trademark, and copyright protection. Our patent team, led by a registered Patent Attorney, guides inventors and companies through the complex process of protecting their innovations, from initial patentability assessments through prosecution and enforcement. In the trademark arena, we work closely with businesses to build and protect their brands through domestic and international registration, portfolio management, and when necessary, litigation and TTAB proceedings. Our copyright practice supports creators in protecting their original works through strategic registration, licensing, and enforcement programs.
Our personalized services include:
Technical Expertise Meets Legal Excellence
Our team’s unique combination of technical and legal expertise particularly shines in complex matters at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Our experience spans diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, manufacturing processes, and digital media. We maintain particular focus on emerging technologies and the digital economy, including artificial intelligence applications, software solutions, social media platforms, and content creation. Our team has deep expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced by athletes, entertainers, influencers, and content creators in protecting their intellectual property rights in the digital age. This technical depth allows us to understand not just the legal framework of intellectual property protection, but the underlying innovations themselves.
Strategic Approach for Success
We understand that intellectual property protection requires more than just legal documentation—it demands a strategic approach aligned with your business objectives. Our team develops comprehensive protection strategies that maximize the value of your intellectual property assets while remaining cost-effective and practical. Through careful portfolio development and management, we help clients build strong, defensible intellectual property positions that support their business goals.
Our expertise extends beyond traditional intellectual property matters to encompass the complex regulatory landscape of the digital economy. We provide sophisticated guidance on data privacy compliance, including FTC guidelines, FERPA, and HIPAA regulations. This comprehensive approach ensures our clients’ intellectual property strategies align with modern digital business practices and regulatory requirements.
Global Protection
In today’s interconnected world, intellectual property protection often transcends national borders. Our practice brings extensive experience in international patent and trademark filings, cross-border enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional portfolio management. We help clients navigate the complexities of global intellectual property protection while maintaining consistent, effective protection strategies across markets.
Client-Focused Service
Whether you’re a startup developing your first patent application or an established corporation managing a global IP portfolio, our team provides personalized attention and practical solutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining clear communication throughout the legal process while delivering strategic counsel aligned with your business objectives. Our approach emphasizes proactive risk management and responsive service, ensuring your intellectual property assets receive the protection they deserve.
Looking to the Future
As technology continues to advance and new forms of intellectual property emerge, our team stays at the forefront of legal developments and technical innovations. Our commitment to ongoing education and technical expertise ensures we can protect your intellectual property assets both today and tomorrow.