Kenny Knox

Kenny Knox is a partner and accomplished intellectual property lawyer who manages domestic and global portfolios for some of the world’s most innovative companies. He focuses on patent preparation and prosecution across a wide range of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, semiconductors, display devices, wireless power systems, and electromechanical devices. He has successfully handled hundreds of design patent applications for consumer products and user interfaces, helping businesses protect their innovations and maintain a competitive edge.

Kenny earned his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law and his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Clemson University. His technical foundation and legal knowledge allow him to navigate complex matters at the intersection of engineering and intellectual property. This background helps him deliver practical, effective strategies for both emerging companies and multinational corporations.

In his career, Kenny has led global anti-counterfeiting campaigns, built and rehabilitated IP portfolios, and protected brand value across industries. He represents clients in post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including inter partes reviews and ex parte reexaminations. He also has significant experience with domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) before the World Intellectual Property Organization. His litigation experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in patent disputes involving technologies such as consumer products, artificial intelligence software, textiles, and network camera technology, often securing favorable settlements or precedent-setting outcomes.

Beyond client work, Kenny Knox provides pro bono counsel to non-profit organizations and underprivileged inventors, artists, and entrepreneurs through Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. He has served as Chair of the IP Practice in China Committee for the American Intellectual Property Law Association, collaborating with industry leaders to influence and comment on legislative reforms in China. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening intellectual property rights worldwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP
• Former Partner, Thomas Horstemeyer, LLP
• Former Chair, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), IP Practice in China Committee
• Member, State Bar of Georgia, IP Law Section

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Clemson University
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering

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