From 2015-2019, Legal 500 named Kelly IP among the top 10-15 firms in the country for both trademark litigation and non-contentious trademark work.

Legal 500 named Kelly IP as the winner of the 2015 national award for the top U.S. Trademark Litigation firm.

Legal 500 has recognized Kelly IP lawyers individually for their accomplishments in the trademark field:

• Legal 500 named Dave Kelly as one of 9 Leading Lawyers in the U.S., Legal 500’s top ranking, for both trademark litigation and non-contentious matters (2020), the 13th consecutive year he was named to both lists; Dave has been either the only lawyer or one of a few lawyers named on both lists from 2009-2020.

• Legal 500 recognized Rob Litowitz, Lynn Jordan, Stephanie Bald, and Linda McLeod as “Recommended” trademark lawyers (2014-2021) and Clint Taylor for 2021.

• Legal 500 inducted Dave Kelly into its inaugural Legal 500 U.S. Hall of Fame in 2017 recognizing “individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence . . . and who are at the pinnacle of the profession.” Only 11 trademark lawyers were inducted, and Dave was the only one named in both trademark litigation and prosecution categories.