Devin Ricci

Devin Ricci is a partner and registered patent attorney who advises companies on protecting, managing, and leveraging intellectual property in technology-driven markets. He guides clients through the full life cycle of innovation—from early-stage research and development through portfolio development, enforcement and defense of intellectual property rights, and strategic transactions involving intellectual property assets.

As part of Kean Miller’s multidisciplinary intellectual property team, Devin works closely with patent attorneys, trademark counsel, litigators, and technical professionals to coordinate litigation and portfolio strategy for companies whose success depends on innovation and brand protection. He works closely with executives, in-house counsel, engineers, and product teams on aligning intellectual property protection with broader business objectives, competitive positioning, and long-term growth. Devin’s practice spans a wide range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, industrial technologies, consumer products, and emerging technology sectors.

Intellectual Property Disputes and Enforcement

Devin serves as lead counsel in complex intellectual property disputes, representing clients in federal litigation involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related technology rights. His litigation experience informs his broader portfolio counseling, allowing him to help companies anticipate enforcement risks, evaluate competitor activity, and develop strategies for protecting key technologies and brands.

He advises companies on enforcing intellectual property rights, defending against infringement allegations, and resolving disputes through negotiated licensing arrangements and other strategic solutions.

Intellectual Property Strategy and Portfolio Development

A central focus of Devin’s practice involves helping companies design and manage patent and trademark portfolios that support business strategy and product development. He counsels clients from the earliest stages of innovation through patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses that allow companies to evaluate risks and opportunities before investing significant resources in new technologies.

Devin also provides strategic opinions on non-infringement, validity, and strategic risk opinions, including targeted analyses that help companies evaluate competitor patent positions, assess potential infringement exposure, and determine whether to pursue enforcement, licensing, or design-around strategies.

Working with Kean Miller’s interdisciplinary patent team, Devin helps clients secure protection for their innovations through U.S. and international patent prosecution. He manages domestic filings, coordinates international protection through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system, and assists companies in developing globally aligned patent portfolios that protect core technologies and support long-term growth.

Trademark and Brand Protection

Devin works with clients and colleagues across the firm’s intellectual property team on all aspects of trademark and brand protection, including clearance, registration, enforcement, and licensing. He helps companies develop and manage strong trademark portfolios and safeguard brand assets across domestic and international markets.

Intellectual Property Transactions and Commercialization

Beyond protection and enforcement, Devin advises companies on commercializing and maximizing the value of their intellectual property assets. His work includes structuring and negotiating licensing arrangements, advising on technology transfers, and assisting with intellectual property issues arising in acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. He works closely with business leaders and transactional attorneys to ensure intellectual property assets are properly protected and leveraged in corporate transactions to support business objectives.