Atty. Christopher John Kelly

Atty. Christopher John Kelly

Christopher John Kelly is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, health care, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law. Christopher John received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (669) 629-3454

Profile Summary

About Christopher John Kelly at a glance

Christopher John Kelly is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), District of Columbia (2001), and California US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the N (2011). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1983) and Harvard College (A.B., 1980). Active member of Activities American Bar Association, Antitrust Section, Intellectual Property Committee American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher John Kelly is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, health care, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
  • Christopher John received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Christopher John practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher John Kelly

Where is Christopher John Kelly's law office located?
Christopher John Kelly's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Mayer Brown LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Kelly handle?
Christopher John Kelly focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher John Kelly practiced law?
Christopher John Kelly has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Christopher John Kelly go to law school?
Christopher John Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Christopher John Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1983
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
California US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the N
Admitted: 2011

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