Thoughtful, big picture trademark and IP advice

Kelly Williams guides clients on a variety of trademark and intellectual property (IP) matters. She handles trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, as well as brand and marketing strategy, development and execution. On the trademark front, she provides strategic management and budgeting advice for domestic and foreign trademark portfolios on behalf of U.S. and foreign clients. On marketing, Kelly advises on the development and execution of global brand campaigns, including review of concept and creative materials and third-party rights clearance. Her clients come from a variety of industries, including:

• Clothing and footwear
• Food and beverage
• Mobile applications
• Retail services and other service sectors

Kelly offers well-reasoned counsel and practical recommendations on critical IP business decisions and risk mitigation strategies, all with an eye on helping her clients achieve their overall business goals.

Admitted in Maryland, Not Admitted in Washington D.C.

Bar Admissions

• Maryland

Education

• Marquette University (B.A., 1991)

• Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., 1997)

• “Establishing a Comprehensive Global Trademark Strategy"
• “Fighting Counterfeits on a Finite Budget"
• “Lessons Learned from the 2016 Summer Olympic Games Marketing — A Look Forward"
• “The Devil Wears IP: Intellectual Property in The Fashion Industry"
• “Trends in Trademark Protection"

Seminar

• Business Law Training | Is Your Company’s Advertising Compliant? Tips to Avoid FTC, NAD, and Competitor Challenges