David A. Kelly

David is co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences practice. His practice covers all aspects of intellectual property with an emphasis on patent litigation, contested PTO proceedings, and client counseling.

In addition to counseling his clients on a diversity of intellectual property issues, David has extensive experience litigating patents in federal district courts and the United States Patent & Trademark Office, representing both patent owners and accused infringers in technologies ranging from life sciences, molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, pharmaceutical, medical device, personal care, and e-commerce.

Recognized as a thought leader in his practice area, David has been quoted in leading business publications, has authored dozens of articles, and is a frequent speaker on patent law issues around the country. David was named a “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property by GeorgiaSuper Lawyers© magazine in 2013 and 2014, and 2015, and was selected in 2014 as a “Rising Legal Star Under 40” by the Daily Report.

David is admitted to practice before the Federal Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit, all appellate courts of Georgia and Virginia, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Intellectual Property, 2) Intellectual Property and Life Sciences, 3) Patent Litigation, 4) Patent Prosecution and Litigation and 5) Life Sciences
Law School University of California, Davis School of Law (J.D., 2003)
Admitted Year 2006
Education University of Georgia (B.S., 1997)
Bar Member / Association District of Columbia Bar Association, Georgia State Bar Association
Most recent firm Hunton & Williams LLP
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