Kean J. DeCarlo

Kean J. DeCarlo is a partner in the Intellectual Property Department. He serves as team leader for the mechanical and medical technology practice teams in the Patents Group and is a member of the Trademark and Copyright Group.

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 and Mercer University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Intellectual Property Law and Intellectual Property Licensing Law

Southeast Medical Device Association

Speaking Engagements

Mr. DeCarlo is a frequent speaker on medical devices and domestic and international patent prosecution as well as intellectual property licensing issues. Recent engagements include:

"Challenges with Intellectual Property," Southeast Medical Device Association (SEMDA) 2012 Conference

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

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office