Conifer, Colorado, United States
Seasoned, capable and practical technology, IP and business lawyer. I've practiced law for over 40 years, initially in Silicon Valley, where I co-founded one of the first firms focusing on computer law. In 1995, I returned to my native Denver and continue to serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. After many years in lawfirms, I decided to combine the skills I have developed in my career with the benefits and excitement of running my own practice using the most current office technology. I help emerging and established businesses protect intellectual property rights and address general business issues and cutting edge issues regarding technology, ecommerce, general business, corporate and negotiating deals. My clients cover a wide range of fields, including food, brewing, cannabis, lodging, sustainability, education, entertainment, banking, telecommunications, software, medicine, fitness, and apparel. My skills cover many areas, including IP registration and enforcement; negotiation and enforcement in licensing and other technology transfer deals; OEM, VAR, reseller and other vertical relationships; internet and ecommerce issued; domain disputes; UETA compliance; due diligence IP analysis; IP audits; best practice programs; trade secret protection; copyrights; franchising. I have an outgoing personality and work well in a productive and goal-oriented fashion with clients, co-workers and even adversaries. Here is my recent interview on Colo. Public Radio about the Oracle vs. Google copyright case: http://www.cpr.org/news/story/why-the-google-oracle-legal-battle-over-software-matters-in-colorado I frequently lecture on IP topics to trade groups and professional organizations. I created the LEGAL BYTES column for the Denver Business Journal, which I have written bi-monthly since 1996. Recent columns can be viewed at this link: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/broadway_17th/strategies.html
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