Gavin George is an associate in the Intellectual Property practice group of Haynes and Boone. His practice covers all areas of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on technology transactions and intellectual property portfolio development. His practice includes agreement drafting and negotiation, patent and trademark prosecution, and due diligence reviews.
Gavin helps facilitate business transactions involving the licensing and transfer of technology assets. He counsels large and small companies regarding intellectual property issues that arise in commercial software purchases, services agreements, new product launches, and corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Gavin is experienced in advising companies on legal issues related to software licensing, Web Sites, and video games. His patent prosecution experience includes technology areas such as industrial equipment, petrochemicals, transportation systems, software, and internet advertising.
He is also a regular contributor to the video game law blog Lawyers in a Gamer's World.
Prior to joining Haynes and Boone, he worked as a research assistant developing software for biomass combustion analysis.
Recent Publications
- "Update on Mandating Data Security," Co-Author, Privacy & Data Security Law Journal, December 2009
- "Patently Complicated New Rules Still in Play: Tafas v. Doll on Interlocutory Appeal," Haynes and Boone Alert, March 30, 2009.
- "Domestic Trouble From Foreign Patent Affairs," Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, Vol. 91(1):1-77-87, January 2009.
- "Be Careful Where You Save That File," co-authored with J. Wolfson, IPLaw360, July 24, 2008
- "What is Hiding in the Bushes? eBay’s Effect on Holdout Behavior in Patent Thickets," 13 Mich. Telecomm. Tech. L. Rev. 557 (2007)
- "Copyright Office Commences Online Registration of Claims," July 8, 2008
Online Publications
12/01/2009 -
Update on Mandating Data Security
A review the data security requirements of new laws in three states: Massachusetts, Nevada, and Connecticut.
Privacy & Data Security Law Journal, December 2009. Reprinted with permission.
10/02/2009 -
The IP Beacon, October 2009
The IP Beacon is a quarterly newsletter prepared by the Haynes and Boone Intellectual Property Practice to inform clients and friends of trends and changes in intellectual property law.
09/21/2009 -
Update On Mandating Data Security
Many states have enacted statutes imposing general obligations on companies to maintain “reasonable” security procedures and practices to protect the personal information of state residents from unauthorized access or use... This article explores a few specific developments in state law.
04/13/2009 -
The Erosion of Licensor’s Rights
A license agreement traditionally has been thought of as a promise from an intellectual property owner not to sue the licensee for engaging in conduct that would otherwise violate the owner’s rights. A license agreement enables the licensor to generate revenue, while retaining ownership of the intellectual property.
© Bloomberg Finance L.P. 2009. Originally published by Bloomberg Law Reports. Reprinted by permission.
03/30/2009 -
Patently Complicated New Rules Still in Play: Tafas v. Doll on Interlocutory Appeal
The Federal Circuit in
Tafas v. Doll (formerly
Tafas v. Dudas) has now had its first review of the new rules proposed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”), based on an appeal of a summary judgment ruling. The PTO has been attempting to implement these new rules relating to the patenting of inventions since November 1, 2007, which would impose fairly strict and burdensome requirements on patent applicants and companies attempting to protect their financial investment and incentive to develop such technology.
10/15/2008 -
Pro-IP Act Signed into Law
Yesterday the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 was signed into law.
09/08/2008 -
The IP Beacon
A Haynes and Boone Newsletter highlighting current issues in Intellectual Property Law.
07/24/2008 -
Be Careful Where You Save That File
IP Law 360
Inventions are not patentable in the U.S. if they have been publicly disclosed, used, or sold for more than a year before filing an application, according to Section 102(b) of the Patent Act. This rule is based on the principle that an invention in the public domain should no longer be patentable.
07/08/2008 -
Copyright Office Commences Online Registration of Claims