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Adam Kelly

Adam Kelly

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

Illinois

14 years ranked

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Provided by Venable LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Adam Kelly advises clients across a wide variety of infringement, prosecution, opposition, and post-grant review patent matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, and the Korean Patent Office. Outside the courtroom, Adam has significant experience counseling clients on how to competitively use intellectual property to increase market share, revenues, and industry influence by implementing effective strategies addressing branding, corporate transactions, technology acquisition, and procurement. Inside the courtroom as a first chair, he represents clients through all litigation phases from pre-suit due diligence through trial and appeal and has obtained and defended various types of preliminary injunctive relief.

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 3
Band 3

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Adam Kelly of Venable LLP is noted for his ability to counsel clients on patent portfolio management, including handling licensing, enforcement and development concerns. He also represents clients in patent infringement, copyright infringement and other related disputes.

Strengths

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  • Adam is an extremely talented IP expert who provides a top level of client service with a key vision towards pragmatic results.

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  • Adam always provides a practical and well-reasoned proposal for legal issues.

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