Kieran O'Leary

Provide international clients with comprehensive counsel and strategic guidance on US Intellectual Property (IP) law matters, focusing on aligning IP protections with product development and commercialization strategies. Draft, prepare, and prosecute US patent and trademark applications while advising on the coordination of global IP portfolios. Skilled in drafting IP-related agreements to support ownership and enforcement goals.

Draft, prepare, and prosecute U.S. patent applications for international clients. Coordinate their world-wide patent prosecution activities.

Researched, drafted, and published explanatory articles for attorneys in law firms and in corporations. Specific topics covered included drug and medical device development, informed consent, implementing FDA regulations, BPCIA, user fees, and off-label promotion. Solicited, edited, and published resources from outside attorney-contributors that cover specialized topics, such as federal ethics standards, licensing agreements, clinical holds, and patent litigation.

Researched primary and secondary sources for the IP & Technology service of Practical Law. Wrote, edited, and published updates on recent legal developments, highlighting the practical implications. Worked with senior editors to research and draft resources on a variety of topics. Liaised with external authors regarding original contributions and updates of resources. Provided additional editorial support for the web service as required.

Founded a small solo practice focused on business formation and Intellectual Property law. Prosecuted patent and trademark applications for small businesses.Conducted patent searches, drafted provisional patent applications, and managed client files and billing.

Assisted in-house IP counsel at a medical device division of an international medical company. Drafted patent claims, office action responses, and interoffice memos on patentability and best practices. Received instruction on relevant national and international patent law and treaties as well as the regulatory procedures of the USPTO, EPO, and SIPO.

Student Bar Association, Class Representative; Phi Alpha Delta. Obtained a Certificate in Intellectual Property & Technology Law. Received a CALI Award for Patent Law

Minor in Computer Science.