Experience

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  David A. Weinstein Attorney At Law

  • Trademark/Copyright Attorney

    • Nov 1977 - Present

    Counse/represent interests of individuals/businesses regarding assessment, acquisition, development, legal protection and commercialization of intellectual property rights ("ipr"), trade secrets, and business information in the United States/foreign countries, as well as role in social media; emphasis on copyright, trademark, trade secret, designs, and unfair competition.Prepare, negotiate and evaluate agreements, licenses, and other documents concerning ipr; provide guidance regarding infringement claims and litigation in state/ federal courts and the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").Prepare/file/prosecute trademark applications and maintain registrations in USPTO.Prepare/file applications for copyright registration.Expert witness in federal/state court cases.Certified Mediator: provide alternative dispute resolution services concerning ipr; early case evaluation.International technical assistance advisor services: ipr specialist: 15+ years consulting on USAID and other projects concerning trade as well as ipr; analyze pros and cons as well as assess existing/proposed legal frame works (e.g., laws and regulations) concerning ipr laws and practices as affected by commerce (including e-commerce, social media, and other types), and ipr laws of various countries and trade alliances/unions; develop and conduct training programs, seminars and workshops covering ipr acquisition and protection/enforcement with emphasis on capacity building in the areas of trademark and copyright protection, ipr anti-piracy and counterfeit goods measures, border measures, Madrid protocol, TRIPS, as well as WIPO ipr treaties - for public and private sector including, among others, government officials, judges, policymakers, attorneys, stakeholders, and members of the public.Provided on-site assistance to 16+ countries, including. Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Bulgaria, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Peru, Serbia

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  Dorsey & Whitney LLP

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Partner

    • Aug 1996 - Sep 1997
    • Denver, Colorado

    Trademark/copyright attorney

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  Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (now Bryan Cave LLP)

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Special Counsel

    • Mar 1994 - Aug 1996
    • Denver, Colorado

    Trademark/copyright attorney

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  Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Special Counsel

    • Jan 1991 - Mar 1994
    • Denver, Colorado

    Trademark/copyright attorney

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  Borden

  • Columbus, Ohio

  • Trademark/copyright attorney

    • Jan 1971 - Oct 1977
    • Columbus, Ohio

    In-house counsel

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  General Foods Corporation

  • White Plains, New York

  • Trademark/copyright attorney

    • Dec 1969 - Jan 1971
    • White Plains, New York

    In-house counsel

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  United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Trademark attorney

    • Sep 1967 - Dec 1969
    • Washington, D.C.

    Trademark examiner