Ellen Reilly

Ellen Reilly is the founder and lead attorney at Reilly Intellectual Property Law Firm in Denver, Colorado. A registered patent attorney with over 35 years of legal experience, Ellen focuses her practice on intellectual property law, including patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and licensing. She is known for her client-focused approach, treating each case with care, urgency, and attention to detail.

Ellen earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1990. She also holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado at Boulder, awarded in 1985.

Throughout her distinguished career, Ellen has prepared, filed, and prosecuted hundreds of patents both in the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on mechanical technologies. She has also managed over 1,000 trademark filings across domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Her experience includes drafting and negotiating license agreements and assignments involving patent and trademark rights, helping businesses maximize the value of their intellectual property assets.

Ellen provides strategic legal services for inventors, entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies looking to protect and commercialize their innovations. Her thorough understanding of IP law, combined with decades of hands-on experience, makes her a trusted advisor for securing and managing intellectual property portfolios.

Ellen Reilly is admitted to practice in Colorado and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. She is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She holds a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating, which recognizes her professional excellence and ethical standards.

At Reilly Intellectual Property Law Firm, Ellen continues to offer comprehensive IP services with a commitment to prompt, effective legal representation that empowers clients to protect their ideas and grow their businesses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Reilly Intellectual Property Law

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado at Boulder
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado at Boulder
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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