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Nathan O. Greene

Practice Summary

Mr. Greene specializes in patent prosecution and counseling, licensing, and preparing opinions. As an Officer in the U.S. Army, he obtained experience with computer systems, networking, radio and telecommunication systems. He also has extensive experience in areas of electrical devices and electronics, computers, software and in the areas of business methods and e-commerce, including online advertising and business-to-business systems. Mr. Greene also has experience with mechanical and electromechanical arts, including with cranes, valves, laser components, furniture, railroad cars and airbag-related devices. Mr. Greene prepares and prosecutes domestic and foreign patent applications; prepares patentability, invalidity, freedom-to-operate, and infringement opinions; and prepares licenses related to patents and other intellectual property assets. Mr. Greene also applies for and prosecutes trademark applications, and prepares cease and desist letters in trademark infringement and related cases.

Honors/Distinctions
  • IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology, University of New Hampshire School of Law, Senior Editor, 2003-2005
  • Winner of the Boston Patent Law Association Writing Competition, 2004
Publications
  • "Protecting Against and Reacting to Cybersquatting," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Mountain West Chapter FOCUS, 4th Quarter, p. 2 (2010)
  • "Enforceability of the People's Republic of China's Trade Secret Law: Impact on Technology Transfer in the PRC and Preparing for Successful Licensing," 44 IDEA 437 (2004)
Presentations
  • "Software Development Management to Ensure Open Source Licensing Compliance," IEEE Computer Society, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT, March 2, 2011
  • “Beyond the Basics: Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights,” Miller Business Center at Salt Lake Community College, Sandy, UT, January 26, 2011
  • "The New Law Under In re Bilski: Are Your Process Patents Now Invalid?," Utah Technology Council (UTC) Industry Luncheon, Salt Lake City, UT, December 3, 2008
  • "Prosecution Will Never Be the Same – The New USPTO Rules on Continuations and Claims," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Seminar, Salt Lake City, UT, September 19, 2007
Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    Electronic & Computer Law Committee
  • Utah State Bar Association
    Intellectual Property Law Section
    CLE Planning Committee 2010
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    IEEE Computer Society
    IEEE Utah Section
    IEEE Communications Society
  • J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Civic Activities

Utah State Delegate

Pro Bono work as a Certified Private Guardian ad Litem in Utah, 2008-Present

Boy Scouts of America Volunteer
 

Legal Experience

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Salt Lake City, Utah
Associate, 2006-Present

Stoel Rives LLP, Salt Lake City, Utah
Associate, 2005-2006

Kolisch Hartwell, P.C., Portland, Oregon
Summer Associate, 2004
 

Non-Legal Experience

U.S. Army, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Camp Eagle, Bosnia
Communications and Electronics (or Signal) Officer
Captain, 1998-2002

National Security Agency, Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland
Electrical Engineering Intern, Summer, 1997

Brigham Young University, Electronics Technology Department, Provo, Utah
Research Assistant and Circuit Controller Design Project, 1997