Experience

• Representation of agriculture tech company on patent licensing and commercialization and distribution matters in connection with the development and sale of blueberry varieties in the U.S. and internationally.
• Representation of large outdoor apparel company in trademark, copyright, and IP transactional matters.
• Representation of bioscience companies in negotiating and drafting master service agreements relating to clinical trial support services and the development and commercialization of companion diagnostics.
• Representation of bioscience company in negotiating and drafting sponsored research agreement with internationally recognized research institution.
• Representation of computer-based training provider in the development and distribution of a SaaS-based learning management system.
• Representation of bicycle accessory company in structuring international product distribution strategy.
• Representation of Wi-Fi technology services company in enforcement of trade secret rights against former employee.
• Representation of heirs of music composer in negotiating and drafting publishing agreement with music publisher.
• Representation of hardware company in the development of a software development program to encourage the development of mobile applications to be used with company’s mobile phone accessory.

Honors & Activities

Professional Honors & Activities

• Selected as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” (Oregon) by Chambers USA (currently: Intellectual Property), 2019–2022
• Selected as a leading trademark attorney in World Trademark Review WTR 1000—The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2023
• Listed among Rising Stars (Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation), Oregon Super Lawyers^®, 2009, 2011–2015
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, Intellectual Property Section, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Intellectual Property Section, State Bar of California
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association

Civic Activities

• Board of Directors, Oregon Sports Authority (2015–present)
• Board of Directors, Economic Development for Central Oregon (2013–2014)

Insights & Presentations

• “Covid-19 and its Effect on Technology Companies: Legal Challenges and Opportunities During the Continued Global Pandemic,” Techlandia Magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 4, 2021/2022
• “How Companies are Employing Artificial Intelligence,” (co-author), Portland Business Journal, January 31, 2020
• “The Rising Importance of Artificial Intelligence for your Business” (co-author), Portland Business Journal, August 10, 2018
• Co-presenter, “Software and Data Use Agreements,” Business Attorney’s Guide to Information Technology, National Business Institute, October 24, 2017
• “Six Cities Are Heating Up in High-Tech Business & Legal Work” (quoted), Of Counsel Magazine, March 2017
• Speaker, “Best Practices in Negotiating and Drafting Software License,” Stoel Rives Business Attorney Training, November 17, 2016
• Speaker, “Negotiating IP Rights in Industry Sponsored Research Agreements,” Strafford Webinar, June 30, 2016
• Speaker, “Protecting Data Privacy Through Contracts,” Oregon State Bar Technology Law Section CLE, May 18, 2016
• Speaker, “Media Law: Avoiding Legal Minefields,” Statewide Editors Association Annual Meeting, August 3, 2015
• Speaker, “Structuring Trademark Licenses: Negotiating Scope, Quality Control, Territory and Other Key Provisions,” Strafford Webinar, April 14, 2015
• Speaker, “Trademark Opposition Proceedings,” Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section CLE, January 5, 2015
• Speaker, “Copyright Issues for Homeowners’ and Condominium Associations,” Community Association Institute—Oregon, November 14, 2014
• Panelist, “What Every Technology Entrepreneur Should Know About Intellectual Property,” Technology Alliance of Central Oregon, October 11, 2013
• Speaker, “Creating and Protecting Intellectual Property,” The Seminar Group, 4th Wineries, Breweries, & Distilleries: Practical Issues in the Alcohol Industry CLE, July 12, 2013
• Speaker, “Intellectual Property Issues in M&A Transactions,” Schwabe “BizLearn” Speaker Series, March 2013
• Panelist, “New Media and its Effect on Intellectual Property Law,” University of Oregon School of Law 2013 Sports and Entertainment Law Conference, February 22, 2013
• Presenter, “Trademark Law Review—2012 Cases and Trends,” Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section Annual Review, February 15, 2013
• Speaker, “What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Intellectual Property,” Bend Venture Conference, October 18, 2012
• Speaker, “Anatomy of a Patent License Agreement,” Oregon Bio 2012, October 9, 2012
• Speaker, “Patent Licensing: Strategies and Considerations in View of the Changing Patent Law Landscape,” Oregon Law Institute IP CLE, June 15, 2012
• “Trade Secrets and Non-Competes: A Compendium of State Law—Washington Chapter,” (co-author) Defense Research Institute, 2012
• Speaker, “Intellectual Property and New Challenges in the Digital Era,” Oregon Law Institute IP CLE, June 10, 2011
• “The Dance of Tech Transfer: Know the University’s Stance” (co-author), The Portland Business Journal, August 7, 2009
• “Greenwashing and What it Means for Your Business,” Daily Journal of Commerce, July 28, 2009
• Speaker, “What Business Attorneys Should Know About Open Source,” Schwabe “BizLearn” Speaker Series, February 2009
• “IP Protections Imperative in Portland,” Daily Journal of Commerce, October 2, 2007
• “On Your (Trade)Mark. Get Set. Go.,” Commerce Magazine, July 2007
• “Hospitality Trademarks: Advice for Branding Your Business,” The Portland Business Journal, June 8, 2007
• “Baseball Bats in the High Tech Era: A Products Liability Look at New Technology, Aluminum Bats, and Manufacturer Liability,” Marquette Sports L. Rev. 16, 2006
• “Sparing Gary Ridgway: The Demise of the Death Penalty in Washington State?” Willamette L. Rev. 41, 2005

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