EXPERIENCE (before founding GeoMark in 2003):
2000-2002 Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, Washington
Of Counsel
Practiced exclusively in the area of intellectual property, with particular emphasis on domestic and foreign trademark and copyright
matters. Counseled clients on availability, protection and proper use of trademarks, both domestically and internationally. Prepared and
prosecuted U.S. trademark applications. Directed and coordinated prosecution of international trademark applications, utilizing network
of foreign associates. Handled infringement, opposition, cancellation and licensing matters. Prepared and prosecuted copyright
applications, especially in software area, and counseled clients in copyright, right of publicity, trade secret and related matters. Handled
domain name disputes and other emerging intellectual property issues relating to the Internet. Clients covered a broad range of industries
with a particular focus on Internet and other technology companies.
1997-1999 Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe, Palo Alto, California
Special Counsel
Practiced exclusively in the area of intellectual property. Broad-based trademark and copyright practice. As sole trademark/copyright
attorney in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto and Menlo Park) offices of firm, was responsible for managing and reviewing work of four dedicated
legal assistants. Clients covered a broad range of industries with a particular focus on pharmaceutical, life science and technology
companies, including major client having portfolio of over 6,000 marks worldwide.
1993-1997 Baker & McKenzie, Palo Alto, California
Associate Attorney
Practiced exclusively in the area of intellectual property, with particular emphasis on managing domestic and foreign trademark practice of
Northern California (San Francisco & Palo Alto) offices of multinational law firm. Handled all aspects of trademark practice, including
client counseling, prosecution of applications, infringement claims and licensing agreements. Clients consisted mostly of technology
companies, the majority of which were engaged in Internet-related activities.
1989-93 Dakin, Inc., Burlingame, California
General Counsel (1990-93)
Counsel (1989-90)
Handled broad range of transactional, intellectual property, litigation and other commercial and corporate matters for parent corporation
and network of international subsidiaries. Negotiated and prepared licensing, distribution, purchasing, sales agency, stock purchase and
other contracts. Prepared, evaluated, implemented and enforced patent, trademark and copyright strategy, including USPTO inter partes
proceedings. Reviewed and cleared advertising and promotional materials. Handled litigation and pre-litigation disputes, both personally
and with assistance of outside counsel, including co-chairing two-week jury trial to a successful verdict on all counts. Implemented and
administered stock option plan. Maintained corporate records and filings, managed outside counsel and performed other corporate and
business law functions within traditional duties of General Counsel.
1985-89 Skjerven, Morrill, MacPherson, Franklin & Friel, San Jose, California
Associate Attorney
Assisted in intellectual property licensing, counseling and litigation. Drafted and reviewed licensing and other agreements, prosecuted
trademark and copyright applications. Counseled clients on use and protection of intellectual property. Handled pretrial and discovery
matters, assisted in trials and trial preparation. Drafted appellate briefs, motions, and conducted settlement negotiations. Clients
included sophisticated electronics, semiconductor, software and other high technology companies.
EDUCATION:
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
J. D., May 1985
S. K. Yee Scholar
High Honors: Torts; Copyright; Constitutional Law; Pre-Trial Civil Litigation
LSAT: 766/800 (99th Percentile)
Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH
Attended LLM program in Intellectual Property, June - December 2000
Interim GPA: 4.22/4.00
Queens College, City University of New York
B.A. Philosophy, 1982
GPA: 3.92/4.00
Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY
A.S. Mathematics, 1980, summa cum laude
GPA: 3.93/4.00
Terenure College, Dublin, Ireland
Leaving Certificate, 1972
BAR ADMISSIONS:
California, December 1985
District of Columbia, August 2002
Washington, March 2003
MEMBERSHIPS:
International Trademark Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
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and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Consistent with our low overhead
philosophy, this web site was designed and published in-house, using Yahoo!'s free Sitebuilder software.
and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Consistent with our low overhead
philosophy, this web site was designed and published in-house, using Yahoo!'s free Sitebuilder software.
BRIAN GEOGHEGAN
brian@geomarklaw.com
phone: 1-425-296-9050
Skype: geomarklaw
eFax: 1-206-374-2725
brian@geomarklaw.com
phone: 1-425-296-9050
Skype: geomarklaw
eFax: 1-206-374-2725