Kelly IP

Kelly IP is a national IP boutique with a single office in Washington, DC. The firm has a strong reputation for trademark and copyright matters, reflected in the firms top national rankings in those areas. Kelly IP is also well-known for its expertise in TTAB proceedings.

The firm recently acted for BMW in a matter involving domain name and counterfeiting claims. The team obtained a temporary restraining order for the client against defendant Rheingold. The firm also represented Disney in enforcement matters related to its many well-known marks, including Mickey Mouse, Marvel’s Avengers, Pixar and Star Wars.

Additional trademark clients include Harley-Davidson, American Eagle Outfitters, American University, Travelers, NJOY, the BBC, Expedia, Autodesk, Caterpillar, Shake Shack, AstraZeneca, Vanguard, Luke’s Lobster, PAX Labs, 3M, Hershey, Capital One and Bic.

For its continued activity across the trademark space, the firm was shortlisted by Managing IP in 2021 for the Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year in the Northeast, Trademark Contentious Firm of the Year in the Northeast, and US Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year awards.