Katherine Moore Donnelly is part of the intellectual property practice at McBrayer PLLC. Much of Katherine’s work also focuses on transactional matters, particularly contract review and the negotiation of commercial agreements related to supply chain, energy transactions, and construction agreements. Katherine utilizes strategic expertise and clear, concise communication to protect clients' interests. She understands the significance of a client-centered approach and upholds ethical standards to foster trust in client relationships.

Katherine’s experience in the primary fields of intellectual property and transactional law has equipped her with the skills to effectively protect and enhance clients’ intellectual property assets. This background has also helped her cultivate an understanding and appreciation for the significance of client business, risk, and intellectual property factors when reviewing commercial or construction agreements. Besides contract review and negotiation, she drafts and reviews licenses, assignments, and other types of agreements related to intellectual property. Katherine supports infringement litigation, files trademark, and copyright registration applications, and handles trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings. Her approach is meticulous, and clients can rely on her for thorough contract review services. Katherine's primary aim is to deliver trustworthy and cost-effective service with integrity, always striving for the best possible outcome for her clients. Professionally, she is involved in the Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the Intellectual Property Law Group and is also a member of the International Trademark Association.

When she is not practicing, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs. She is fond of traveling and reads in her spare time.

Capabilities, Successes, and Assignments

• Analyze and evaluate all aspects of commercial agreements to ensure client interests are protected and potential risks are mitigated effectively.
• Successfully negotiated and managed a $10 million construction agreement and oversaw the ongoing legal aspects of the project for the development of a client’s headquarters.
• Reviews and negotiates supply chain agreements for a gas, transmission, and pipeline group (commercial agreements).
• Drafts assignments, licenses, and coexistence agreements involving intellectual property assets.

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