Paul J Kennedy
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Intellectual Property
Band 4
About
Provided by Paul J Kennedy
Career
Paul Kennedy, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice, has extensive experience in trademark, counterfeit, trade name, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyright, license, assignments, advertising and right of publicity matters. Paul has handled the prosecution and defense of numerous infringement claims, including injunction actions in federal courts and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Additionally, he represents corporate and individual clients in intellectual property commercial issues, including licensing and asset purchase transactions.
Professional Memberships
Hearing Committee Member, Disciplinary Board of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Member, Advisory Board, Legal Clinic for the Disabled
Past Member, National Constitution Center Corporate Council
Board of Trustees (Emeriti), Malvern Preparatory School
Past Chair, Board of Advisors, School of Nursing and Health Science, Georgetown University
Personal
J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1983, member of the Villanova Law Review; M.Sc., Economics and Public Policy, London School of Economics, 1979;
B.A., American University, 1978
Chambers Review
USA
Paul Kennedy maintains a well-rounded IP practice, frequently acting in contentious and noncontentious copyright and trademark matters. He also has experience in trade secret and unfair competition disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Kennedy is a knowledgeable and very experienced US attorney."
"He is very smart and professional."
"Paul takes a very pragmatic approach to litigation."
"Paul Kennedy is a knowledgeable and very experienced US attorney."
"He is very smart and professional."
"Paul takes a very pragmatic approach to litigation."