Whether you need to obtain a trademark for your school’s logo or protect a copyrightable publication, every academic institution has a need to safeguard its intellectual property assets, including personal information. Our IP attorneys can help you determine how to prioritize and protect your intellectual property, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, in the areas of:

  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patent
  • IP licensing
  • Technology procurement
  • Privacy & data security
  • Research & technology transfer
  • Internet law & social media

Representative Experience

We serve as outside general counsel to Bates College, providing advice to the Board of Trustees and Administration on issues relating to risk, Title IX compliance, student discipline, student accommodations, other academic and student affairs matters, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and other matters. We have also advised Bates on construction-related matters including contract review and resolution of claims.

Bates College Outside General Counsel