Atty. Keith E. Broyles
Keith Broyles is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Group. His practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on patent litigation, enforcement and appellate work.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Keith E. Broyles at a Glance
Keith E. Broyles is a patent and ip attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Atlanta) (2022). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith E. Broyles
- Keith Broyles is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Group
- His practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on patent litigation, enforcement and appellate work
- Mr. Broyles has extensive experience resolving intellectual property disputes involving a wide range of intellectual property issues and technical disciplines, including wireless telecommunications, mechanics, construction products, electronics, computer networks, fluid mechanics and computer software
- He has litigated and tried patent cases in federal district courts throughout the country, as well as before the International Trade Commission and the International Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Broyles has also represented clients in appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and has served as lead counsel in numerous inter partes review (IPR) and covered business method (CBM) proceedings before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Mr. Broyles is registered to practice before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office and, in addition to his litigation practice, has led both ex parte and inter partes patent reexamination proceedings and counseled clients in domestic and international trademark matters
Practice Areas Explained
Keith E. Broyles's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith E. Broyles handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Patent Law in Atlanta
Keith E. Broyles is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Georgia →
Intellectual Property in Atlanta
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Keith E. Broyles
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith E. Broyles's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Keith E. Broyles can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Keith E. Broyles attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Keith E. Broyles Handles in Atlanta
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