Kelly J. Garrone

Kelly J. Garrone has more than two decades of experience addressing the full scope of intellectual property concerns. She assists businesses in protecting their brands through trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement while also managing disputes involving trade dress, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Her practice spans from counseling on preventive strategies to advocating in complex litigation.

Kelly completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, earning a BA in American Studies, magna cum laude, in 1997. She later received her JD from Fordham University School of Law in 2000. Her academic training gave her a strong foundation for navigating intellectual property matters, equipping her to combine legal precision with strategic insight in her client work.

Kelly advises clients on trademark selection, clearance, and filing, handling registrations before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She has represented clients for over 25 years in inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including opposition, cancellation, and concurrent use matters. Beyond the United States, she helps businesses establish and protect global brand strategies, ensuring trademark rights are maintained and defended worldwide.

Kelly also counsels on agreements central to intellectual property protection, including licenses, technology contracts, confidentiality agreements, and settlement arrangements. She represents clients facing allegations of infringement, counterfeiting, dilution, unfair competition, cybersquatting, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Her litigation practice extends across federal district courts, appellate courts, and even the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kelly’s expertise has been consistently recognized. She has been named in the World Trademark Review 1000 for several years, highlighting her reputation among the leading trademark professionals. She is also a member of the International Trademark Association, as well as the New Jersey and New York State Bar Associations, reflecting her commitment to advancing legal excellence in intellectual property.

Kelly J. Garrone has built a career dedicated to safeguarding the creative and commercial assets of her clients. Whether counseling on brand development or resolving disputes in court, she provides knowledgeable guidance rooted in decades of experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, International Trademark Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Fordham University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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