Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today the advancement of 14 professionals, including 12 attorneys to partnership and the elevation of one consultant to managing director and one associate to counsel.
IP Attaché for Brazil
As one of two U.S. intellectual property (IP) attachés assigned to South America, David Kellis is the Rio de Janeiro-based principal officer on matters related to the protection and enforcement of IP rights within U.S. embassies and consulates throughout Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. His duties include advocating for the U.S. IP interests abroad by promoting high standards of IP protection and enforcement in the region; assisting U.S. companies; advising U.S. government officials on IP matters; educating foreign government officials, students, entrepreneurs, and business representatives on IP matters; and conducting public awareness programs.