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  • Gard, W. Ron

    Law School at Tulane University | Professor

    W. Ron Gard is a Professor of Practice in the School of Liberal Arts and a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Law School at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as an attorney in New York. In addition to teaching at Tulane, he is a non-resident fellow at Stanford Law School. He holds a J.D./PhD from the University of Arizona, where he specialized in the intersection of law, economics, and culture.
  • gargano square 200 Gargano, Jeffrey

    K&L Gates

    Jeff is a seasoned, complex trial lawyer, focusing his practice for 29 years on disputes involving intellectual property in US federal courts and agencies and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Jeff’s IP litigation practice is concentrated on the high-tech and life sciences industries. Over the past 15 years, Jeff has represented both branded and generic companies in patent disputes arising under the Hatch-Waxman Act, building and leading teams focused on district court litigation, inter partes review proceedings, and appeals in approximately 40 cases. In this capacity, Jeff counsels clients in navigating the regulatory, patent, and antitrust issues unique to pharmaceutical litigation.
  • Garland, Steven

    Smart & Biggar | Principal

    With over 30 years of trial and appellate experience in all areas of IP and numerous landmark decisions under his belt, Steven brings the level of attention, dedication, and strategy required to be successful for high-calibre clients. He has litigated on matters relating to patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, trade secrets, breach of confidential information, and competition law. In respect of patents, Steven has acted in matters that have involved a wide variety of subjects, including chemical, electrical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, telephony, mechanical and computer/internet subject matter.
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    AIPLA | Executive Director

    Vince Garlock is the Executive Director of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), a national bar association dedicated to improving the domestic and international IP laws and providing the highest quality of services and programs to its members. Vince is involved in various aspects AIPLA management, and is particularly involved in the shaping, development and communication of policy initiatives.
  • Garner, Melvin Garner, Melvin

    Leason Ellis | Partner

    Melvin Garner’s practice includes all phases of patent, trademark and copyright litigation and procurement involving various technologies. The technologies include laser applications, video circuits, telecommunications (particularly cellular phones), optics (including lenses for photolithographic equipment), sintered materials, office products, medical devices, and computer hardware and software (including gaming systems).
  • Garrison-200 Garrison, Sean

    Bacal & Garrison Law Group | Partner

    Sean Garrison is a named partner with Bacal & Garrison Law Group, a Scottsdale, Arizona law firm that focuses in the areas of trademark and copyright law.
  • Gastle, Jim

    Terrifio | Co-Founder, Patent Agent

    Jim is a Patent Agent and Professional Engineer, with 40 years of experience advising clients across various scientific fields. He focuses on automating Virtual Patent Marking compliance through Terrifio’s online tool Markr™, to reduce internal burdens and maintain enforcement readiness. Recognized as a thought leader, Jim has shared his insights through media and professional appearances across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. His client work centers on addressing marking compliance gaps and quantifying enhanced value outcomes through comprehensive modeling.
  • Gaudio, Justin

    Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. | IP Attorney, Shareholder

    Justin is shareholder at Greer, Burns & Crain that regularly handles matters related to online brand protection. He has represented many famous brand owners in hundreds of trademark infringement and counterfeiting actions in U.S. Federal Courts that have resulted the seizure of over 200,000 domains and $10s of millions from China based Internet counterfeiters. In addition, Mr. Gaudio has significant IP enforcement experience removing infringing content from Internet search engines and social media platforms.
  • Gaul, Allison

    Boston Consulting Group | Legal Counsel

    Allison Gaul is Legal Counsel at the Boston Consulting Group, where she serves as technology and product counsel. She advises and supports BCG’s data products, GenAI development, AI/ML builds, and Metaverse + Web 3.0 offerings. Allison has a background in mathematics and computer science, and recently graduated from a program at the Harvard Business School focusing her studies in business analytics and data science pipelines. She regularly advises and speaks on topics such as technology contract risk mitigation, policy development, intellectual property, and data governance.
  • Gazal, Hani

    Kelly IP | Associate

    Hani Gazal is an Associate at Kelly IP in Washington, D.C. Hani focuses his practice on trademark and copyright counseling, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation. Prior to joining Kelly IP, Hani gained extensive experience in IP matters as an intern in NPR’s Office of General Counsel, as a law clerk for the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies, and as a law clerk for an IP litigation firm in D.C. Hani graduated from The George Washington University Law School with honors, where he served on the board for the AIPLA Quarterly Journal as a Notes Editor. Hani received his B.A. summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University in 2014.
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    Foley & Lardner LLP | Partner

    Jami A. Gekas is a partner and intellectual property litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, where she focuses on an array of advertising, marketing, copyright and trademark issues. A key focus of her practice is brand enforcement and she represents clients in adversary proceedings involving false advertising, unfair competition and trademark, copyright and patent infringement.
  • Gelchinsky, Jonathan M.

    Pierce Atwood, LLP | Partner

    Jon Gelchinsky specializes in the protection and enforcement of trademark rights for businesses of all sizes. His diverse trademark practice includes counseling clients on the selection of new marks, clearance searching, U.S. and international registration, licensing, enforcement, oppositions, and litigation. He also assists clients with the protection, enforcement, and licensing of copyrights. Over the past two decades, Jon has represented a wide range of clients in a variety of industries, including consumer products, musical instruments, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer software and hardware, online media, telecommunications, publishing, education, motorcycles, sporting goods, and heavy machinery.
  • Geltman AJG Picture200 Geltman, Andrew

    North American Wave Engine Corporation | VP of Operations & Associate Counsel

    Mr. Geltman serves as VP Operations of Wave Engine Corp. responsible for administrative, financial and legal activities. Prior to his current role, Mr. Geltman was a Government Affairs Fellow at Merck and Cubist Pharmaceuticals, responsible for government engagement, public policy and intellectual property matters. Mr. Geltman holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
  • Genco, Brian

    Rheem Manufacturing | Patent Agent

    Brian has a proven track record of prosecuting patent applications globally and advocating for robust patent rights on behalf of his clients. Building on his foundation as an electrical engineer, he is passionate about learning new technologies and collaborating with engineers and scientists to identify, expand and protect the inventions they develop.
  • Lars H. Genieser, Ph.D. Genieser, Dr. Lars H.

    Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP | Partner

    Dr. Lars Genieser is a registered patent attorney who focuses his patent prosecution practice on pharmaceutical, chemical, material science, and medical technologies for domestic and foreign clients. He effectively develops and implements worldwide patent protection strategies.
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    USPTO, Office of Enrollment and Discipline | Staff Attorney

    Since January 2011 to the present, Dahlia has served at the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline where she investigates grievances and complaints alleging misconduct by patent and trademark practitioners; conducts moral character and “fitness to practice” applications for individuals seeking registration before the USPTO; and heads the Diversion Pilot Program for impaired practitioners.
  • Gerben, Josh Gerben, Josh

    Founder and Principal Member | Gerben Law Firm

    Josh Gerben is a trademark attorney and founder of Gerben Law Firm, PLLC. The law firm was created by Mr. Gerben to help small and large businesses alike have access to trademark lawyers who are affordable and responsive to their needs. Mr. Gerben represents a wide range of clients, ranging from small start-up businesses to large multinational corporations. Since beginning his practice, Mr. Gerben has represented clients in over 5,500 trademark matters.
  • Gerber_Seth_200 Gerber, Seth

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | Partner

    Seth M. Gerber is a partner with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Century City, California. His trial practice focuses on trade secrets and non-compete litigation. Mr. Gerber has practiced extensively in both state and federal courts, and he has jury and bench trial, arbitration, and appellate experience.
  • Gerratana, Frank

    Calyx Law LLP | Partner

    Frank Gerratana is a high-tech and intellectual property attorney at the intersection of law, business, and emerging technology. With degrees in computer science & electrical engineering, he brings deep technical acumen to his clients’ most complex legal challenges. Frank works with a wide range of organizations—from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 corporations—helping them develop robust patent strategies, navigate legal hurdles, and mitigate IP-related risks. His forward-looking guidance enables companies to protect and commercialize their innovations, whether they involve artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, medical devices, microprocessor architecture, or financial technology.
  • Getzoff Photo Getzoff, Timothy

    Holland & Hart | Partner

    Tim has served as lead trial counsel in high stakes patent, trademark, and copyright litigation matters throughout the United States.