Protecting intellectual property means protecting the ideas, innovations, brands, and creative work that matter most.
William “Jay” Connelly provides personalized intellectual property counsel with direct attorney communication and practical legal guidance. Whether you are pursuing a patent, trademark, or copyright matter, you’ll receive strategies tailored to your goals and circumstances.
Protecting intellectual property starts with understanding what matters most to each client.
At Connelly Law PLLC, you’ll work directly with Jay throughout your matter, receiving practical legal guidance, clear communication, and strategies tailored to your goals. That personalized approach helps build lasting relationships while supporting informed decisions.

Registered Patent Attorney before the USPTO. Licensed in Florida, New Jersey & New York. Nationwide patent representation. Direct attorney access.
Connelly Law PLLC helps clients protect valuable intellectual property through patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Whether evaluating protection strategies, preparing patent applications, assisting with trademark registration, or advising on copyright matters, Jay provides practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s goals.
Jay earned a B.S. from Syracuse University in 1988 and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1994.
His educational and legal background supports his work with inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking practical intellectual property guidance tailored to their goals.
Jay is licensed to practice law in Florida, New Jersey, and New York and is a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
His USPTO registration allows him to represent patent clients throughout the United States in matters before the Office.
Behind every invention, brand, and creative work is significant time, effort, and innovation.
Jay helps clients protect those valuable assets through practical legal guidance for patents, trademarks, and copyrights, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether you are protecting an invention, building a brand, or safeguarding original creative work, the first step begins with a conversation.
If you’re ready to discuss your intellectual property matter, you’ll work directly with William “Jay” Connelly to evaluate your options and determine the appropriate next steps.

Protect qualifying inventions through personalized patent guidance before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Protect the names, logos, and brand elements that distinguish your business in the marketplace.

Protect original creative works through practical copyright guidance tailored to your individual needs.