Kelly IP

Kelly IP is a boutique firm specializing in all aspects of trademarks and copyrights. The firm offers a full range of services in these areas, including trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, counselling, licensing, pre-litigation opinions, litigation and enforcement.

Notable IP practitioners: David Kelly, Stephanie Bald, Robert Litowitz, Lynn Jordan, Linda McLeod, Jason Joyal

David Kelly is a founding partner and the firm's namesake. Bald has handled cases of all stages in federal courts across the country and before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Joyal specializes in trademarks, trade dress, copyright, false advertising, and unfair competition litigation and counseling.

2025

"Kelly are absolutely outstanding - a truly stellar outfit. With brilliant people at all levels, you won't find a firm in the US to better them. Their associates are especially unusually strong and, along with the partners, are a delight to work with. Their legal knowledge, business acumen and personability are second to none."

"Kelly are right at the top of the tree of US firms. They are smart, totally focused on the commercials, know their clients inside out and are a total joy to work with."

"Dave Kelly is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable attorney, with year of experience."

"They provide clear, robust advice and tend to get results."

"They're a lovely set of people in addition to being amazing counsel. They can provide practical advice and are super responsive to client needs."

"They are business-oriented, organized, and kind. They also have experience in the field and are cost-efficient."

"Kelly IP offers world class legal services with a practical, business-friendly approach. They have a deep bench that can cover all of our needs."

"They are always available and provide great and sage advice."

"Stephanie is great. She is a real expert on trademarks and USPTO proceedings. She's also easy to talk to and I've felt very comfortable introducing her to my other legal colleagues."

"They are excellent lawyers, subject matter experts, who are both user friendly and highly commercial in their approach."

"They are cost effective, know our business well, and provide practical advice."

"The partner's familiarity with the Company's prosecution and enforcement history, and another partner's experience with the USPTO."

"Kelly IP offers business friendly advice in an easy and practical manner. Their expertise is unparalleled in the field."

"Legal advice as well as commercial advice."

"I like the team's low rates, strategic thinking, and concise reporting. They work to learn our business and provide advice tailored to our business needs."

"They are very responsive, easy to work with, commercial and understand the unique needs of our organization."

"Very professional and easy to work with."

"Responsiveness, effectiveness and thoroughness of advice."

"Their success rate at overcoming USPTO objections is relatively high."

Kelly IP recently represented the legendary automobile maker Rolls-Royce in a trademark dispute. The firm has also represented Harley-Davidson for over a decade, providing a full range of contentious trademark services to them.