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Eric Allen Kelly
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Eric Kelly – Registered Patent Attorney
Mr. Kelly brings a technical background in chemical engineering and genetics with a bachelor of science degrees in both chemical engineering and genetics. Further, Mr. Kelly brings engineering experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Additionally, Mr. Kelly is a registered patent attorney, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Academically, Mr. Kelly specialized in intellectual property in law school, where he graduated 4th in his class magna cum laude, and was Chief Managing Editor of his school’s law review. Additionally, Mr. Kelly earned CALI awards (top grade in a class) in the following law subjects: Advanced Evidence Practicum, Business Organizations I, Community Property, Criminal Procedure Investigations, Evidence II, Law Firm Management, Law Practice Management, Legal Analysis and Writing I & II, and Property I & II, Trademark, and Video Game Law Seminar.
Further, Mr. Kelly is a published author with respect to the new patent act, the America Invents Act. See Eric A. Kelly, Note, Is the Prototypical Small Inventor at Risk of Inadvertently Eliminating Their Traditional One-Year Grace Period Under the America Invents Act?, 21 Tex. Intell. Prop. L.J. 271, 373–412 (2013).
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, SBN 292241
Patent Attorney, USPTO Registration No. 70,302
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Patent Application
65%
14 years | 45 cases
Trademark Application
20%
13 years | 7 cases
Business
5%
13 years | 2 cases
Licensing
5%
13 years | 2 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 45-150 per hour
Contingency
10%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Kelly Tech Law
13811 Lomas Court, Fontana, CA, 92336
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Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Excellent IP Law Attorney
Eric is one of the best attorneys in California as far as IP Law is concerned. Eric is very thorough in his job and makes sure not to miss out any details in filling a patent. He makes sure every single word used in filling is legally correct. I had the toughest patent to file in a competitive sec...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Definitely recommend !
Eric has been extremely helpful with getting my patents, trademarks, and business started. He's easy to talk to, and answers all of my questions. I can't thank him enough!
Posted by Jerrie | October 06, 2016 | Intellectual Property
Excellent IP Lawyer
I went to Eric for IP consultation and was more than satisfied with all the information he provided! He is extremely knowledgeable about this area of law and has the experience to prove it. Although I'm an attorney myself, he fully demonstrated his vast expertise on intellectual property. I needed...
Posted by Brett | August 26, 2014 | Patent Application
Patent Application on a Timeline
Mr. Kelly provided patent application services for my company. He was very thorough and above what I was expecting. Although the patent topic was somewhat foreign to him, he talked me through the process and garnered all the needed information to provide what I consider a very strong application. I ...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Recommend
I have been an inventor for more than 20 years and have patents issued. I have had great attorneys in the past. I recently was referred to Eric Kelly by one of my associates and decided to check him out. I was highly impressed by him and will continue to use him for my patent needs. I also hired ...
Eric Allen Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Kelly provides thoughtful responses to questions posed on the Avvo community. It is immediately apparent that he has a good grasp on intellectual property law."
"Eric is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."
"I endorse Attorney Kelly. I have viewed his responses and advice that he has offered on a wide range of topics and have found it on point and insightful."
"I have never seen an answer on Avvo from Eric that I did not agree with. He often thinks outsude of the box and gives a good common sense answer as well as the correct legal answer. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric's response is professional and on point."
"Eric's responses and participation in this legal community demonstrate a thoughtful and intelligent advisor that a client would appreciate."
"Attorney Kelly's answers are consistently both correct and well analyzed."
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Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty
Patent application lawyer | Apr 30
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"Mr. Kelly is a highly skilled attorney and an expert in his field. He is a great asset to the AVVO community."
"Mr. Kelly and I have answered a significant number of the same questions, covering a wide range of topics, giving me the opportunity to observe his depth of knowledge, analysis of the issues, and thoroughness of his answers. In all cases, Mr. Kelly provided an answer that provided correct, pertinent advice, and also showed a zeal for providing good service to the asker. I strongly suspect that these characteristics carry over to the service he provides his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kelly consistently provides informative answers. His writing is concise and well reasoned. He does a fine job of observing if any pertinent facts that may be missing from a question, but which could affect the analysis. His passion shows through in his answers, as well. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer, he's respected in the legal community. Additionally, he is an asset to this forum."
"Eric is one of the most intelligent and hardworking people you will ever find. His professionalism and dedication to his field are superb. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer for patent applications."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate!"
"Mr. Kelly provides clear and thorough answers and is an asset to the Avvo community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2013
magna cum laude, University of La Verne College of Law
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
Patent Agent, Jafari Law Group
Sample of Legal Cases
Trademark Infringement
Successfully settled
Education
2013
University of La Verne College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of California - Davis
BS - Bachelor of Science
1998
University of California - Davis
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2013
21 TEX. INTELL. PROP. L.J. 271, 373–412
Is the Prototypical Small Inventor at Risk of Inadvertently Eliminating Their Traditional One-Year Grace Period Under the America Invents Act?
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