Franklin Pierce Law Center, Greater Boston Area
The University of New Hampshire School of Law strives to provide its students with the best possible legal education. UNH Law is a community of scholars, oriented towards the practice of law, who teach, learn and empower others to contribute productively to a global legal system. Students from around the world with diverse experiences engage in active, practice-based learning in small, cooperative and interactive learning environments. While traditional areas of law and emerging specialties are taught, the intellectual property law curriculum, one of the broadest in the country, is continually emphasized and improved.
Franklin Pierce Law Center Alumni
Arnaud Gasnier
IP for Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Management Consulting
Education
London Business School
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Delft University of Technology 2004 — 2008
PhD, Economics
European Patent Office 2002 — 2004
European Patent Attorney
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1999 — 2000
Master, Intellectual Property Law
CEIPI 1997 — 1998
Post-graduate degree, Patent
ENSPG - Ecole Nationale Superieure de Physique de Grenoble 1993 — 1996
Master, Physics
Experience
University College London May 2015 - Present
Patentopolis 2009 - Present
Irdeto October 2013 - March 2014
adidas Group December 2012 - May 2013
TNO 2007 - October 2011
Technical University of Delft September 2004 - September 2010
TNO April 2003 - April 2007
Grenoble INP - Institut polytechnique de Grenoble 1998 - 2006
Philips Intellectual Property and Standards March 2001 - March 2003
Aurigin Systems (now Thomson Reuters) July 2000 - December 2000
Skills
French, Research, Strategic Planning, Training, Litigation, Legal Writing, Management, Business Planning, Intellectual Asset..., Innovation Management, Trademarks, Mediation, Cyberlaw, Patentability, Licensing, IP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Domain Names, Privacy Law, Business Strategy, Patent Litigation, R&D, German, Sales Management, Strategy, Legal Advice, Process Engineering, Product Development, Networking, Patents, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Simulations, Corporate Governance, International Law
Arvin Patel
Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Technicolor
Law Practice
Education
Harvard Law School 2015 — 2015
Advanced Negotiation Masters Class
Harvard Law School 2014 — 2014
Certified Negotiator
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1999 — 2000
LL.M, Technology, Commerce and Intellectual Property
California Western School of Law 1997 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1994
BA, Legal Studies
Experience
Technicolor September 2015 - Present
Aasra Family Shelter January 2002 - Present
Rovi April 2011 - August 2015
IBM January 2005 - April 2011
Oraco Ventures 2004 - 2005
NorthPole 2002 - 2004
Aurigin Systems 2000 - 2002
Skills
Software Licensing, Copyright Law, Designing, Private Equity, Strategic Alliances, Mergers, Training, Program Management, Business Strategy, Analytics, Data Privacy, Patents, Strategic Planning, Patent Prosecution, Acquisitions, Start-ups, Patent Litigation, Analysis, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Joint Ventures, Business Process, Executive Management, M&A experience, Venture Capital, SaaS, Due Diligence, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Management, Contract Negotiation, Trademarks, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Thought Leadership, Corporate Law, Licensing, Business Development, Outsourcing, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Litigation, Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Privacy Law, Trade Secrets, Telecommunications
BRENDAN J HAYES
Interim Head of Legacy at Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited
Law Practice
Education
Law Society of Ireland 2012 — 2013
DIPLOMA IN FINANCE LAW
Law Society of Ireland 2011 — 2013
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
University College Cork 2009 — 2010
LLM - MASTERS IN LAW
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2009 — 2009
CERTIFICATE IN E-LAW
University College Cork 2008 — 2009
LLB, BACHELOR IN LAWS
University College Cork 2005 — 2008
BCL, BACHELOR IN CIVIL LAWS
Experience
Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited February 2015 - Present
Ronan Daly Jermyn December 2013 - Present
Ronan Daly Jermyn June 2008 - December 2013
Junior Chamber Cork (JCI Cork) 2013 - 2013
Crescent Media February 2012 - August 2012
College Dinners April 2011 - June 2012
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC) September 2008 - April 2011
Fianna Fail 2006 - 2011
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC) August 2007 - June 2009
Oireachtas July 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Litigation, Preparation of Wills, Probation, Advocacy, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Probate, Civil Litigation, Project Management, Representation, Defence Litigation, Logo Design, Database Design, Legal Services, Intellectual Property, Negotiation, Client Representation, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Personal Injury...
Cyrille Catherin
LEGAL OFFICER I Business Law, Technology Transfer and International Transactions
Legal Services
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1998 — 1999
Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property (DIP&ALI), Advanced Licensing Institute Certificate + IPSI
Université Montpellier I 1997 — 1998
D.E.A (Advanced Master)
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1996 — 1998
Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Université de Dijon (2 semestres Université "J. Gutenberg, Mainz, DE) 1991 — 1995
Maîtrise (Bachelor)
Univ, de Genève (HEC), Suisse 2008 — 2011
Certificate, 60 ECTS (20 modules) of the e-MBA Programme
University of Cambridge
Advanced (CAE)
Experience
Catherin & Sénéchal I Looking for full-time or consulting opportunities December 2013 - Present
UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA / UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF GENEVA, Geneva, Switzerland May 2003 - October 2013
Griffes Consulting Sa, Intellectual Property Attorneys, Geneva 2002 - 2003
FBT SA-Avocats, Genève 2000 - 2002
David Koris
General Counsel/Head IP at Royal Dutch Shell
Oil & Energy
Education
UNH School of Law 1980 — 1983
jd, law
College of the Holy Cross 1974 — 1978
Experience
Royal Dutch Shell June 2005 - Present
Shell International BV 2005 - Present
Skills
Due Diligence, Patentability, Joint Ventures, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Patents, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Litigation, Competition Law, International Law, Corporate Governance
David Lowin
Chief Legal Officer at Anokion SA
Biotechnology
Education
UNH School of Law 1976 — 1979
JD, Patent Law
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1972 — 1975
BA, Chemistry
Experience
Anokion SA May 2013 - Present
Patent Shack 2000 - Present
Pharmacyclics 1997 - 2000
Connetics 1995 - 1997
Syntex 1982 - 1995
Owen, Wickersham & Erickson 1979 - 1982
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Patents, Technology Transfer, Due Diligence, Copyright Law, Invention, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Client Counseling, Licensing, Patentability, Commercialization, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research
Davide Marchi
Owner at MARCHI LEGAL IP Attorneys
Law Practice
Education
UNH School of Law 1987 — 1988
Law
Università degli Studi di Milano
Laurea, Law
Collegio Ballerini Seregno
Experience
MARCHI LEGAL March 2006 - Present
MARCHI LEGAL 2009 - 2010
Skills
Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Research, Entertainment Law, Legal Advice, Trademarks, Arbitration, Patents, Litigation
Donghyuk Kim
Director
Information Technology and Services
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law, Cum Laude
Experience
Riot Games November 2014 - Present
Nexon Europe S.a r.l May 2011 - November 2014
Yahoo Korea September 2010 - May 2011
Nexon August 2009 - August 2010
Nexon May 2004 - May 2005
Copyright Commission April 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Policy, Business Analysis, Monetization, Business Development, Licensing, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Change Management, Project Management, Video Games, Program Management, E-commerce, Online Gaming, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships
Edouard Bloch
Partner at Poulain & Partners
Legal Services
Education
Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II) 2000 — 2001
Post graduate degree Industrial Property Law
Franklin Pierce Law Center
LL.M, Intellectual Property
Experience
Poulain & Partners September 2014 - Present
Wilhelm & partners October 2005 - August 2014
Denton Wilde Sapte 2001 - 2005
Emmanuel POTIER
Avocat
Law Practice
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center
LL.M. in intellectual property, commerce, and technology
Université François Rabelais de Tours
Maîtrise de droit
Experience
POTIER 1995 - Present
Gertjan Kuipers
Partner | Lawyer (Advocaat) at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek | Intellectual Property | Patents | Trademarks | Pharma
Law Practice
Education
UNH School of Law 1993 — 1994
MIP, Patent Law
University of Utrecht
Experience
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek 1995 - Present
Gordon Daniell
Maketing Copywriter at Kentico Software
Computer Software
Education
UNH School of Law 2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Vermont 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Experience
Kentico Software February 2015 - Present
RXR Sports October 2013 - December 2014
Gordon Daniell PC August 2013 - December 2014
Di Santo Bruno LLP February 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Digital Copywriting, Copywriting, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, SEO Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Contract Writing, New Business Development, Editing, Business Development, Negotiation, Social Media, Legal Research, Strategy, proofreading, Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Corporate Law, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing
John Lamerdin
Head of Patents, Biosimilars at Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1992 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University 1988 — 1992
Master of Science (M.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Redlands 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
University of Redlands 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Experience
Boehringer Ingelheim August 2013 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim November 2012 - Present
Amgen September 2006 - September 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb September 2002 - September 2006
Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt August 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Technology Transfer, Regulatory Affairs, Patent Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Discovery, Team Management, Management Of Outside..., Team Leadership, Client Counseling, Patents, Prosecution, Budget Management, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Biopharmaceuticals, Contract Negotiation, Patentability, Team Building, Collaborative R&D, Intellectual Property, Contract Management, Lifesciences, Antibodies
Lina Marcela Guerra
Legal Services
Education
Universidad de Alcalá 2006 — 2007
Experto Universitario en Derecho Español
CEF Centro de Estudios Financieros 2006 — 2006
Master's degree
Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF). Madrid- España. 2005 — 2006
Master en Tributación y Asesoría Fiscal
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1999 — 2002
Doctorado en Derecho Mercantil
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2001 — 2001
IPSI
Universidad San Pablo-CEU 1999 — 2000
Especialización en Derecho de la Propiedad Industrial
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana 1993 — 1997
Licenciada en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas
Experience
Tressis, Sociedad de Valores July 2015 - Present
Banco Madrid October 2009 - June 2015
L&K Abogados January 2001 - August 2009
Polo Patent January 1999 - December 2001
Marc Vander Kelen
RP
Biotechnology
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1995
UNH School of Law 1992 — 1992
ULb 1983 — 1984
Faculté universitaire des Sciences agronomiques de Gembloux 1971 — 1977
Master of Science (MS)
Experience
T4Growth February 2015 - Present
ACCORD W October 2011 - Present
Bioxodes April 2010 - May 2013
BioInvestment Valuation July 2011 - December 2012
IH January 2008 - June 2011
Henogen January 2000 - December 2007
University of Gembloux January 1996 - December 1999
Technology Transfer Office November 1992 - December 1995
Group of Technology Transfer 1988 - 1992
Improbio 1987 - 1988
Skills
Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer
Marco Dei
Studio Legale
Legal Services
Education
EFLIT 2009 — 2010
Università degli Studi di Parma 2005 — 2010
Magistrale in Giurisprudenza, Giurisprudenza
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2009 — 2009
THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER ADVANCED TOPICS, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW AND JUSTICE - Washington DC
Liceo Scientifico 1999 — 2004
Experience
Libero professionista June 2014 - Present
Libero Professionista January 2012 - Present
Self-employed 2010 - Present
Mladen Vukmir
Brands & Innovation Committee, ViceChair at International Trademark Association (INTA)
Legal Services
Education
UNH School of Law 1989 — 1990
MIP (LL.M), Intellectual Property
Sveuèilište u Zagrebu / University of Zagreb 1979 — 1984
dipl. iur., Law
Klasicna Gimnazija Zagreb 1975 — 1979
Matura, General secondary education
Experience
VUKMIR & ASSOCIATES 1991 - Present
ECTA European Community Trademark Association July 2013 - Present
AIPPI Croatian National Group December 2010 - Present
International Trademark Association (INTA) August 2015 - Present
Croatian Patent and Trademark Agents Bar June 2009 - Present
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution 2006 - Present
DANISH ROYAL CONSULATE GENERAL 1999 - Present
Rudine d.o.o. 2007 - Present
International Trademark Association January 2011 - January 2015
ICC International Chamber of Commerce 2011 - April 2014
Skills
Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Consulting, IT law, Intellectual Property..., International Law, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Cyberlaw, Arbitration, Domain Names, Public Speaking, Wine Collecting and..., Technology Transfer, Unfair Competition, Intellectual Property..., Corporate Law, Courts, Trade Secrets, Legal Advice, Wine, Mediation and other..., Prosecution, Anti-piracy, Copyright Infringement, Patents, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Patent Prosecution, Anti-counterfeiting, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, IP portfolio management, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Related Activities, Alternative Dispute..., Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Mediation Training, Independant evaluation, Strategy, Teaching, Competition Law, Rock & Roll
Nina Ebkar
Group Legal Counsel at AB Electrolux (publ)
Consumer Goods
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2001 — 2002
LLM in Intellectual Property, Law
Lund University
Master of Laws, Law
Experience
AB Electrolux (publ) October 2009 - Present
Husqvarna AB (publ) February 2006 - September 2009
Företagsjuristerna January 2005 - January 2006
Ångermanland District Court, Härnösand December 2002 - December 2004
WIPO May 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyberlaw, Anti-counterfeiting, Non-disclosure..., Privacy Law, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Advice, Trademarks, Consumer Law, Entertainment Law, Domain Names, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Patent Litigation, IT law, Legal Issues, Contract Law, Patents, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, International Law, Employment Law, Client Counseling, Competition Law, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Corporate Law, Domain Name Disputes
Ole Bokinge
Legal Services
Education
CEIPI - Centre d'Etudes Internationales de la Propriété Industrielle, Université Strasbourg / EPI 2010 — 2011
Diploma, Patent Litigation in Europe
UNH School of Law 1999 — 2000
M.I.P., Intellectual Property
University of Gothenburg 1999 — 1999
Corporate law
University of Gothenburg 1997 — 1999
French
Chalmers University of Technology 1992 — 1996
M.Sc., Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Gothenburg 1993 — 1994
Basic Law
Kongahällagymnasiet 1989 — 1992
Naturvetenskaplig linje
Ytterbyskolan 1986 — 1989
Kastellegårdsskolan 1983 — 1986
Korpadalskolan 1980 — 1983
Experience
Awapatent AB May 2013 - Present
Awapatent AB 2009 - Present
Awapatent AB 2005 - Present
Awapatent AB 2001 - Present
Awapatent AB 2000 - Present
Skills
Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Patent Strategy, Patent Drafting, Patents, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Analysis
Regina McFadden
Programme Manager, National Programme Office for Traffic Medicine, RCPI/RSA
Executive Office
Education
UCD, Smurfit Graduate Business School 2010 — 2011
MSc in HRM
Franklin Pierce Law Center 2009 — 2009
Certificate in Comparative US & Irish e-Law
University College Cork 2008 — 2009
LLM
Griffith College Cork 2005 — 2008
LLB (Hons)
Bill Keating Centre, Dublin 1998 — 1998
Experience
National Programme Office for Traffic Medicine RCPI/RSA December 2011 - Present
Skills
Human Resources, Performance Management, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Policy, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Talent Management, Legal Compliance, Governance, Report Writing, Administrative Law, Personnel Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Delivery, Intellectual Property, Recruiting, Management, Training, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Advisory Boards, Coaching