Marcelo S. Copat

Marcelo leverages his experience working in the industry for nearly 20 years to counsel clients on:

• Risk mitigation in connection with development of new products
• Business deals, including U.S. and cross-border technology licenses and asset purchases and sales
• Collaborative research and development relationships, including compliance with the Bayh-Dole Act and iEdison reporting

Marcelo has represented startup and large clients in countries such as Denmark, Ireland, Israel and Spain in addition to the U.S.

Intellectual Property Industry Experience

Prior to law school, Marcelo worked in the industry in a variety of domestic and international roles, including:

• As managing director of a company based in The Netherlands, was responsible for marketing, intellectual property and manufacturing activities servicing Europe, the Middle East and Africa
• As director of intellectual property, led development of global IP strategies and managed outside counsel IP activities, trade secrets, patents and patent infringement risk, and conducted many merger and acquisition due diligence assessments

Continuing Education

• Strategic Growth, Chicago Business School, 2003
• Strategic Leadership Development, Center for Creative Leadership, 1999
• Technology Management, California Institute of Technology, 1998
• Marketing, London Business School, 1993
• Executive Course in Manufacturing Management, Darden Business School, 1990