Global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced that Benjamin Kelly has rejoined as a Partner in its Intellectual Property Practice in Dallas.
Ben is a highly skilled trial attorney who brings nearly two decades of experience counseling and successfully leading clients through every stage of litigation. Ben has managed or led numerous significant disputes involving publicly traded or privately held companies in commercial disputes with material damages demands. In particular, Ben has deep experience with high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional patent and trade secret disputes involving complex technologies.
He has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts around the US, in international arbitrations, and on appeal, often cross-examining experts, executives, and senior management on complex scientific or technical subject matter or damages theories
“Ben is a trusted and respected colleague whose return will further elevate our IP litigation capabilities,” said Will Woods, Chair of the Firm’s Americas Commercial Practice. “His deep technical background, collaborative spirit, and proven track record with our clients make him an invaluable addition as we continue to grow our practice.”
Added Michelle Hartmann, Managing Partner of the Texas offices, “We are thrilled to welcome Ben back to the Dallas office. His return is not only a win for our clients but also for our team culture. Ben’s leadership and mentorship will be instrumental in developing our next generation of IP litigators.”
Baker McKenzie has one of the world’s largest full-service IP litigation and trade disputes practices, bringing together in-market IP and commercial knowledge at the local level with cross-border experience and perspective. With decades of experience advising companies in all sectors including technology; consumer goods and retail (including luxury and fashion); energy and infrastructure; financial services; healthcare and life sciences; and industrial, manufacturing and transportation, the team provides clients with the full scope of advisory across brand management and enforcement, IP disputes including patent litigation and prosecution, copyright; PVR protection, registered and unregistered designs, trade secrets, IP transactions, tax, and broader strategic IP advisory for supply chain operations.
Ben is the latest partner to join Baker McKenzie’s Intellectual Property team. His addition follows the arrival of partners Indradeep Bhattacharya (London), Celia Cheah (Kuala Lumpur), Christa Anderson (Washington, DC), Keo McKenzie (Washington, DC) and Justin Becker (Washington, DC).
“Baker McKenzie feels like home, and I am thrilled to return so I can work with its standout team and further elevate the Firm’s IP and commercial litigation offerings for clients,” said Ben.
Ben holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and a JD from the University of Texas School of Law.