Raymond Rundelli

Ray assists clients with the administration and enforcement of U.S. and foreign trademark portfolios. He counsels clients on the clearance of new trademarks, has prepared and prosecuted numerous trademarks, and has represented many clients in contested proceedings involving trademarks before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the U.S. Customs Service. Ray has prosecuted numerous copyright applications with a focus on assisting photographers and other visual artists in copyright matters. He counsels clients on the acquisition, licensing, and transfer of intellectual property rights and Internet domain names.

Ray’s many years of intellectual property litigation experience include numerous appearances as lead counsel in civil actions and/or appeals of trademark, copyright, false advertising, trade secret, counterfeiting, and unfair competition matters in federal trial and appeal courts across the U.S.

Since 2015, Ray has been recognized for his work in Intellectual Property by Chambers USA. Most recently, Ray was ranked in 2022 in Band 4 – Ohio. Chambers researchers noted, "Raymond Rundelli assists clients in complex trademark litigation and portfolio management work. His practice also extends to patent-related matters." Clients interviewed by Chambers USA stated, "Ray is a real expert in trademark law and knows the ins and outs of the industry. He's extremely responsive and gives practical advice. Ray comes recommended as an excellent trademark attorney who assists clients in an array of complex trademark litigation and portfolio management work. His practice also extends to patent-related matters."

He is listed in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000) (2015-2023). Ray was also named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list from 2013-2016. 

Ray is the firm’s designee for its long-standing membership in the International Trademark Association. In 2021, he was selected as one of the originating Masters in the Kathleen O’Malley American Inn of Court, an Inn for intellectual property litigators.  Ray is also a member and past officer of the Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association.

He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Geauga County Public Library since 2006 and has been elected Board President four times.

Ray was an associate with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler from 1985 to 1993 and a partner with the firm from 1993 to 1998.  He joined the firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff as a partner in 1998 before joining Arter & Hadden in 1999. Ray began his tenure with Calfee as a partner in 2001.

Honors & Recognitions

• Chambers USA 2022, Intellectual Property, Band 4, Ohio
• World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000) (2015-2023)
• Kathleen O’Malley American Inn of Court, Master (2021)
• Ohio Super Lawyers (2013-2016)

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Michigan Law School, Law Review Associate and Contributing Editor, Order of the Coif, Campell Moot Court Finalist, 1985

B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Miami University, 1982

Experience

• Co-lead trial counsel for one of the largest U.S.-based satellite television companies in a decade-long, $100 Million trademark/unfair competition action.

• Co-lead trial counsel for a $1 Billion paint/coatings company in a trademark/trade secret action.

Professional & Community

• International Trademark Association, Member
• Cleveland Intellectual Property Association, Member and Past Officer
• Geauga County Public Library, Board of Trustees, (2006-present); served four terms as Board President

Client Feedback

• "Ray and Calfee have been my go-to team for trademark searches, opinions, advice, and enforcement regarding the brands of most value to my organization. Always available and responsive, he and his staff efficiently manage our registrations in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions, giving timely updates and reports. I would strongly recommend Ray to anyone who needs the help of an experienced trademark team." – Client quote, WTR1000
• "Ray is a real expert in trademark law and knows the ins and outs of the industry. He's extremely responsive and gives practical advice." – Client quote, Chambers USA 2022
• "Ray is a skilled practitioner experienced across an array of IP litigation and portfolio management matters. He demonstrates particular expertise in unfair competition, trademark, and copyright issues.” – Client quote, Chambers USA 2019