Invention Management Associates (IMA) provides Patent Management Services with offices in Woburn, Massachusetts. Established by Edward Kelley in 1997, IMA delivers superior patents, customized patenting strategies and patent management services to businesses developing new products and services. We specialize in patenting products and manufacturing processes that employ complex mechanical, electrical, optical and software systems.

Ed Kelley’s unique blend of experience as a mechanical engineer, an electro-optical engineer, an in-house patent department manager and a patent agent brings an intelligent perspective to the product review process, which is both efficient and engineer-friendly. Mr. Kelley worked for more than a decade creating and then managing in-house patent departments that delivered nearly 350 U.S. and international patents to corporate clients. He currently holds three US Patents.