Idris McKelvey

Idris McKelvey leads the Estée Lauder Companies’ Patent Group, where he is responsible for designing and executing the company’s global patent strategy.

Idris has a particular focus on intellectual property (IP) operations, embracing technology to drive IP management, data analytics, and operational effectiveness. To effectively deliver high-quality legal support in today’s business environment, Idris believes legal teams need proficiency with technology, project management, communication, process improvement, and other key competencies. Therefore, continuous learning and experimentation across legal and non-legal disciplines is essential.

Prior to Estée Lauder, Idris served as patent counsel for The Procter and Gamble Company, managing global patent portfolios for brands including Pantene®, Head and Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Cascade®, and Dawn®.

Idris earned a J.D. from Howard University School of Law in 2005 and a B.S. in chemistry from Howard University in 2002.