Overview
Kelly Murphy focuses his practice on counseling clients on intellectual property matters and U.S. government contracts and procurement regulations.
- Advises clients on patent procurement, regulatory compliance, and negotiation of licensing, collaboration, and service agreements for pharmaceutical and technology companies, food and ingredient manufacturers, nonprofits, and academic institutions
- Assists clients in procuring and enforcing domestic and international patents; conducting due diligence; and rendering legal opinions on patent validity or non-infringement
Services
Practice Areas
Industries
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented pharmaceutical and technology companies with implementing life cycle strategies for approved therapeutics and marketed products, including
- Procured domestic and international patents
- Defended against filed oppositions and inter partes reexamination
- Obtained national patent listings
- Filed applications for supplemental protection certificates and patent term extensions
- Negotiated exclusive license agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, and clinical trial agreements
- Represented multinational food manufacturer with patent procurement and patent clearances for global launches of new products and reformulations
- Prosecuted and obtained numerous patents, including:
- U.S. Patent No. 8,367,628 Amphoteric Liposome Formulations
- U.S. Patent No. 7,960,544 Useful Indole Compounds
- U.S. Patent No. 7,807,647 Methods and Compositions for Cancer Therapy
- U.S. Patent Nos. 7,704,947; 7,772,188; 7,745,409; 7,910,546 8,080,526; 8,101,579; 8,110,553 Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders
- U.S. Patent No. 7,659,088: Assay for Inositol Phosphorylceramide Synthase Activity
- U.S. Patent No. 7,498,315: Methods and Compositions for the Inhibition of Gene Expression
- U.S. Patent No. D595422: Support device for interventional instruments
- U.S. Patent No. 7,524,827: Methods and Compositions for the Inhibition of Gene Expression
- U.S. Patent No. D570,532: Light Fixture Lens and Bezel
- U.S. Patent No. 7,322,722 B2: Light Fixture
- U.S. Patent No. 7,374,319: Lighted Handle
Prior Experience
- Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., Associate, 2007-2008
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2005-2007
- Human Genome Sciences, 2001-2004
- Invitrogen Corporation, 2000-2001
Credentials
Education
Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D.
- Intellectual Property Law and Transactions, and Administrative Law
- Moot Court Association, 2001
Western Michigan University, M.S.
- Molecular Biology
Western Michigan University, B.S.
- Biological Sciences
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Michigan
- District of Columbia
Recognition
Awards
IAM Patent 1000, Prosecution: DC Metro Area, 2023-2024
Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS, Recognized as a Patent Star, 2024
LMG Life Sciences
- Recognized practitioner for Patent Prosecution - 2020-2022
- Patent Prosecution Attorney of the Year – 2021 – Shortlisted nominee
- Recognized for Patent Prosecution
2015 Client Choice Award by the International Law Office
Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2009-2014
Professional & Community Involvement
American Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Law Section
American Intellectual Property Law Association
State Bar of Michigan
- Intellectual Property Law Section
District of Columbia Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Law Section
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Kalamazoo County Bar Association
Biotechnology Industry Organization
MichBio
Gilmore Keyboard Festival
- Board of Trustees, 2014-present
Crescendo Academy of Music
- Board of Directors, 2010-2012