Education
- University of Iowa - B.A. Physics with Distinction 1997
- University of Iowa College of Law - J.D. 2000 magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
Bar Admissions
- State of Minnesota
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Technology Areas
- Medical Devices
- Electrical
- Software
Professional Experience
Kelly joined Shumaker and Sieffert in January 2001 as a founding member of the law firm.
Kelly has over twenty-five years of experience in patent prosecution of electronics, software, and a number of other technology fields. He has significant experience handling high-volume patent prosecution for large corporations. In addition, Kelly often counsels clients on patent strategies and patent portfolio development. Kelly’s physics background gives him a broad technical background and significant versatility, enabling him to handle a wide range of technologies.
Kelly’s practice presently focuses on power control circuitry, video compression, software, wireless technologies, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Kelly also provides opinion counseling to clients in a variety of areas.