Christopher B. Kelly

Christopher B. Kelly is a patent litigation attorney with a primary focus on intellectual property disputes, particularly representing defendants. He is recognized for his experience in patent litigation, prosecution, and post-grant proceedings.

Mr. Kelly is currently a principal at Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, which he joined after a thirteen-year career as a partner at Alston & Bird. His professional background also includes an appearance as Counsel in an untitled case with Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks. His practice encompasses managing high-value patent portfolios, conducting clearance investigations, reexaminations, reissues, and advising on patent licensing.

Known for his robust PTAB practice, Mr. Kelly is nationally recognized as a leading IPR lawyer and prosecution strategist, with a track record of high-profile wins at both the Federal Circuit and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His litigation experience includes defending clients in patent assertion matters, as exemplified by his role as lead counsel for the defendant in Unified Patents v. Baby Jogger II LLC. His technical background in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech provides a foundation for handling diverse technology areas.

Mr. Kelly earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 2008 and was admitted to the Georgia bar in the same year. He has been selected to Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property for 2024-2026.