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Greg counsels both domestic and foreign clients. A significant portion of his current practice is devoted to strategic counseling on patent procurement and pre-litigation activities, opinion preparation on issues relating to infringement and validity, and patent infringement litigation. He has a significant base of European clientele, gained in part through his five-year tenure in the firm's European office in Brussels. Through his knowledge of both U.S. and foreign patent systems, he applies a unique global perspective to advise clients on worldwide filing and licensing strategies. Greg has also successfully represented clients in U.S. district court and multi-national patent infringement suits.
Greg also provides strategic counseling to major software and consumer electronics companies for licensing negotiations with IBM, Texas Instruments, and other high-technology companies, enabling clients to obtain favorable license agreements, after assisting each client with analyzing patents and developing positions for negotiations.
During the course of his career, Greg has overseen the drafting and prosecution of hundreds of patent applications, and assisted clients with strategically building and managing their portfolios. He has also assisted clients with extracting value from their portfolios through licensing and other strategies. A reflection of his work, Greg was recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for patent portfolio management and licensing.
A frequent lecturer on U.S. intellectual property law, Greg has spoken before numerous Fortune 500 companies and organizations in the United States, as well as various multi-national companies and law firms throughout the world. Greg served as leader of the firm's electrical and computer technology practice group.
Greg previously worked as an intelligence analyst for the Office of Scientific Weapons Research (OSWR) at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He authored numerous intelligence reports on complex radar and communications systems, including reports featured in the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB).
Finnegan assists AOL in achieving $1.056 billion patent deal
Assisted AOL in achieving a $1.056 billion patent deal with Microsoft, acting as lead IP advisor with respect to strategic planning, negotiations, and closing; the deal involved the sale of 800+ patents and a portfolio license. Led the Finnegan prosecution team that worked closely with AOL to strategically build and strengthen its patent portfolio towards its monetization goals.
Trover Group, Inc. v. Axis Communications
2:13-cv-01047, E.D. Tex., Judges Bryson, Gilstrap
IPR2015-00432, PTAB, Judges Chen, Crumbley, Plenzler
IPR2014-00200, PTAB, Judges Bisk, Boucher, Petravick
RPost Holdings, Inc. v. Swiss Post
2:10-cv-09880, C.D. Cal., Judges Klausner, Gandhi
Represented Moody’s in a trade secret and breach of contract dispute related to its loan pricing software, resulting in a successful settlement and capitulation by the opposing party on all terms.
Compression Vectors LLC v. Axis Communications AB
Lead counsel for petitioner Axis Communications AB in an inter partes review (IPR) petition and in district court related to video compression technology, resulting in settlement.
4:21-cv-00227, E.D. Tex., Judge Jordan
IPR2021-01143, PTAB, Judges Engels, McKone, Stephens
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"Gramenopoulos is a top strategist and counsellor. He spent five years in the firm’s Brussels office and has built up an impressive roster of European-based clients."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos excels as a strategic counsellor and licensing negotiator.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“In software, electronics and other high-technology spaces, Gramenopoulos distinguishes himself as a holistic global problem solver: he has prosecuted extensively, built valuable portfolios and advised lucidly on the most challenging infringement scenarios.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“‘Greg is exceptionally well qualified and a consummate professional who stands out for his reasonableness and integrity. It is a privilege to work with him,’ enthused clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Among the best strategic counsellors is…leading light Gregory Gramenopoulos.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos also plays on the global stage and serves up perspicacious strategic prosecution and licensing counsel to many European and other high-tech clients…”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos calls on significant European and international experience and is insightful on global protection matters.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Gramenopoulos is a top strategist and counsellor. He spent five years in the firm’s Brussels office and has built up an impressive roster of European-based clients."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos excels as a strategic counsellor and licensing negotiator.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“In software, electronics and other high-technology spaces, Gramenopoulos distinguishes himself as a holistic global problem solver: he has prosecuted extensively, built valuable portfolios and advised lucidly on the most challenging infringement scenarios.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“‘Greg is exceptionally well qualified and a consummate professional who stands out for his reasonableness and integrity. It is a privilege to work with him,’ enthused clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Among the best strategic counsellors is…leading light Gregory Gramenopoulos.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos also plays on the global stage and serves up perspicacious strategic prosecution and licensing counsel to many European and other high-tech clients…”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gramenopoulos calls on significant European and international experience and is insightful on global protection matters.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
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