O’Kelly & Ernst is a distinguished law firm specializing in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, known for its team of attorneys with deep technical and engineering backgrounds. The firm stands out for its dual expertise in high-stakes legal disputes and sophisticated patent matters, leveraging prior industry experience in aerospace and engineering to provide clients with technically informed representation.
The firm’s approach combines rigorous legal strategy with practical, industry-specific knowledge, handling cases from initial counsel through trial and appeal. Their attorneys having served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases and appearing before various federal and state courts, including the District of Delaware and the Federal Circuit. They frequently represent a diverse clientele ranging from startups and mid-sized businesses to Fortune 50 companies in technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and manufacturing sectors.
Services Offered
- Patent litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Contract breach actions
- Personal injury matters
- Intellectual property counseling
- Intellectual property procurement
- Arbitration
- Licensing negotiations
- Patent portfolio review and due diligence
- Intellectual property opinions
- Inter partes review proceedings
- Reexamination proceedings
- Corporate governance litigation
- Fiduciary duties litigation
- Deal litigation
- Appellate practice
- Local counsel services in Delaware courts
The firm is highly active in the District of Delaware, with attorneys admitted in multiple jurisdictions including Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Their attorneys have been recognized by publications such as Best Lawyers in America and have successfully handled cases resulting in precedent-setting rulings in patent-marking and licensing law.
