Overview
IP Transactions
Gary focuses on technology and licensing transactions. He counsels clients on structuring, drafting, negotiating and reviewing technology and intellectual property agreements—both as licensors and licensees and in joint development agreements, technology transfer, outsourcing, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. He works hand-in-hand with business people in devising negotiation strategies, and often serves as lead negotiator in complex technology, trademark and outsourcing agreements. Gary handles the information technology and IP-related aspects of domestic and international M&A deals of all sizes, including deals touching Europe, Brazil, Canada, China, New Zealand and other jurisdictions.
Gary advises both established and emerging companies. He has negotiated agreements on behalf of clients with major technology and intellectual property holders and solution providers including Microsoft, IBM and Intel; with food and beverage manufacturers including Pepsi and Quaker; and with financial services firms including Merrill Lynch, NYSE and NASDAQ.
Patent Litigation Support
Gary provides technical support for patent litigation, particularly in computer software and internet technologies. Leveraging skills developed over years of patent prosecution work, Gary collaborates with the firm’ litigation team on claim construction issues, learning the relevant intricacies of accused systems and methods, and prior art and invalidity analyses.
Technical Experience
Gary's nonlegal experience in the software and technology fields allows him to function as a liaison between business people, technical people and the law. Before attending law school, Gary worked for Systems Research & Applications Corporation (now SRA International, Inc.) as a software engineer and consultant in applied mathematics and systems analysis.Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Education
New York University School of Law
J.D. Law Review (1993)
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. magna cum laude (1989)
Experience
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March 2019 1 min readCanvas Technology Acquired by AmazonTechnology Transactions & Licensing Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
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April 2018 1 min readAvaya Holdings Corp. Acquires Spoken Communications, Boosting Cloud and AI CapabilitiesCorporate Mergers & Acquisitions
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April 2014 1 min readFICO Acquires InfoCentricity, Inc.Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
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January 2014 1 min readBesTV New Media Co., Ltd Establishes Joint Venture with The Walt Disney CompanyTechnology Transactions & Licensing Corporate International Transactions
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October 2013 1 min readBesTV Completes Historic Joint Venture in ChinaTechnology Transactions & Licensing Corporate International Transactions
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1 min readTelehealth Company Sells Equity InterestsDigital Health Health & Life Sciences Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Insights & Events
Insights
Other Perspectives
- How Did We End Up in Texas?: Atlantic Says Forum-Selection Clause is a Waiver
Minnesota Lawyer, March 2014
Honors
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Corporate Report — Executive Who's A Standout Before Age 40
- Guide to the World's Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Lawyers (3rd edition) — Recognized as a Legal Expert
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2015-16, 2018