Kean J. DeCarlo

Kean J. DeCarlo is a partner in the Intellectual Property Department. He serves as team leader for the mechanical and medical device practice teams in the Patents Group and is a member of the Trademarks and Copyrights Groups.

Mr. DeCarlo is engaged exclusively in patent, copyright, and trademark matters. A registered patent attorney, he has extensive experience in domestic and international patent prosecution, patent counseling, portfolio and competitor analysis, licensing, and commercial transactional matters for clients ranging from start-up companies to international conglomerates.

Mr. DeCarlo previously worked as a domestic and international commercial pilot for Delta Air Lines and as a fighter pilot with the U.S. Air Force.

Professional Activities

State Bar of Georgia, Technology Law Section, Executive Committee
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
Georgia State University College of Law, Adjunct Professor, intellectual property law
Southeast Medical Device Association

Georgia State University College of Law (J.D. 1997, magna cum laude)

Golden Gate University (M.B.A. 1990, with honors)

Clemson University (B.S. 1982, mechanical engineering, magna cum laude)

Georgia 1997

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 1996