Registered patent attorney and veteran commercial litigator strengthens firm's growing Denver office and national IP practice

Hilgers continues its strategic national expansion with the addition of veteran intellectual property litigator Erin Kelly, who joins the firm's Denver office after more than 15 years with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and its predecessor firm.

A registered patent attorney with bachelor's and master's degrees in aerospace engineering, Ms. Kelly brings extensive experience helping innovative companies protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property through high-stakes litigation and strategic counseling.

"Erin exemplifies the caliber of attorneys we're bringing to Hilgers as we continue expanding our national litigation platform," Hilgers CEO Heather Hilgers said. "Her sophisticated intellectual property and commercial litigation experience, paired with her engineering background, gives clients a trusted advocate who understands both innovation and the business realities behind it. She is a tremendous addition to our Denver office and to the clients we serve across the country."

Ms. Kelly represents clients in complex patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes, advising companies across industries ranging from aerospace and medical devices to renewable energy, software and advanced manufacturing. She has successfully handled sophisticated IP matters in federal courts, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and in international arbitration, helping clients protect and defend critical innovations while advancing their broader business objectives.

"What stood out to me about Hilgers is its commitment to combining sophisticated legal work with practical, business-focused client service," Ms. Kelly said. "I'm excited to join a team that values collaboration, entrepreneurship and strategic advocacy, and I look forward to helping clients protect their innovations and successfully navigate complex litigation."

Ms. Kelly serves on the membership committee of the Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of Court and is a frequent speaker on intellectual property issues and has authored publications on developments in intellectual property law.

Certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), Hilgers is the nation's largest certified women-owned law firm.

Hilgers PLLC is a nationwide law firm with elite legal talent specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, reputation protection, discovery counsel, corporate and trademark services.

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"What stood out to me about Hilgers is its commitment to combining sophisticated legal work with practical, business-focused client service," Ms. Kelly said.