Kelly M. Klaus

Professional Summary: Kelly M. Klaus

Kelly M. Klaus is a partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP whose intellectual property practice is primarily focused on high-stakes copyright, entertainment, and software litigation. He is widely recognized for representing major motion picture studios, recorded music companies, and other media clients in complex disputes involving copyright infringement, software licensing, and digital piracy. His notable representations include defending The Walt Disney Company in copyright claims related to films like "Frozen" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," and representing major record labels in a successful infringement action against LimeWire that resulted in a $105 million settlement.

While the provided data tracks one appearance as co-lead counsel for the plaintiff in a patent case, Intellectual Ventures I LLC v. Trend Micro Incorporated, public records and Mr. Klaus's professional profile show a career predominantly centered on copyright and media-related disputes rather than patent litigation. His clients are typically major operating companies in the media and entertainment sector, whom he represents in both plaintiff-side enforcement actions and defense matters. For example, he has secured injunctions against unlicensed streaming services on behalf of clients like Disney, Lucasfilm, and Fox.

Mr. Klaus has spent his career at Munger, Tolles & Olson. There is no readily available information indicating a regular practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif, and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. He subsequently clerked for Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court.