A. Ed Khalili

A. Ed Khalili is a partner and registered patent attorney with Founders Legal, working in its intellectual property practice. He counsels startups and multinational businesses on patent prosecution, trademark matters, copyright, trade secrets, licensing, and intellectual property strategy. His work also includes due diligence, patent opinions, and post-grant proceedings. He advises companies seeking to protect technology and manage the legal rights attached to their innovations.

Khalili earned a Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law, a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia. His combined legal, pharmaceutical, and scientific education supports his work with inventions in healthcare, biotechnology, chemicals, and related technical fields. It also gives him a practical perspective on regulatory questions affecting pharmaceutical businesses.

Before entering private legal practice, he worked as a clinical pharmacist at Northside Hospital. His responsibilities included evaluating drug formularies, participating in investigational drug trials, and contributing to pharmacy information systems and therapeutic protocols. His intellectual property work now spans chemical and pharmaceutical products, medical technologies, polymers, mechanical devices, software, electronics, energy technologies, and connected devices. He also advises healthcare and pharmaceutical companies on FDA regulatory matters, service agreements, and compliance.

A. Ed Khalili has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2024. He is admitted in Georgia and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. By combining technical knowledge with patent and intellectual property counseling, he helps companies consider protection strategies, licensing arrangements, and regulatory obligations while developing and commercializing new products and technology.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bekiares Eliezer LLP
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Doctor of Pharmacy
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology

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