Geof Oberhaus is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Geof facilitates and protects innovation from the origination of the idea, registration/protection of the innovation, licensing of the innovation, and enforcement of the innovation. This can include patentability opinions, freedom to operate studies, licensing agreements, development agreements, patent applications, trade secret protections, copyright and trademark registrations, distribution agreements, channel-partnering agreements and the like. In addition, Geof provides advice and counseling on exporting the innovation and related technology outside of the United States to maintain compliance with various export regulations such as EAR and ITAR.
Geof is Director of Dinsmore's Privacy and Data Security Practice Group. The Privacy and Data Security Practice Group provides advice and creative solutions to help clients accomplish their business goals while minimizing the risk of privacy and data security related issues. This can include privacy audits, business planning/advice to incorporate privacy by design, strategic planning for day-to-day and situational responses and creation/review of appropriate policies and agreements.
Geof's practice focuses on IT licensing, patent protection, litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, trademark, software protection, e-commerce, privacy law, licensing, open-source, export compliance (EAR & ITAR). Geof serves as the Chair of the firm's Professional Development Committee, Vice-Chair of the Systems Committee, and is a member of the Workplace Harassment Committee.
Memberships & Affiliations
· American Bar Association
· Cincinnati Bar Association
· Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Association (Cincy IP), CIO
· International Association of Privacy Professionals
· Intellectual Property Owners Association, IP Licensing Committee
· Licensing Executives Society
· United Way of Greater Cincinnati, The Tocqueville Society; Tocqueville Cabinet
· The Continuous Quality Improvement Committee for Collaboratives - Strive Partnership and United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Distinctions
· 2010 New Century Community Service Award from United Way of Greater Cincinnati
· Named as Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star by Law & Politics 2005-2006
· Listed in Who's Who in America
· Listed in Who's Who in Emerging Leaders
Experience
Representation of British Software and Technology Companies
Multiple British/U.K. Software and Technology Licensors
Representation of British software and technology companies for U.S. licenses and agreements, tax, employment, immigration, entity formation, leasing and related matters
Patent Prosecution
OmegaPoint Systems
Patent applications and license agreements
Patent Prosecution and Opinion Drafting
Computer Printer and Electronics Company
Patent drafting and prosecution of patent applications
Worldwide Rebranding
Payment Processing Solutions Provider
We conducted extensive, worldwide searches and reviews of potential names selected by our client for its rebranding.
Venture Capital Equity Transaction
Combuster Technology Company
Venture capital equity transaction
Social Media
Multiple Clients
Counseling related to social networking media
Export Control
Multiple Clients
Export Control
Distribution and Channel Partnering Agreements
The Standard Register Company
Drafting of distribution, channel partnering and end-user license agreements for Digital Pen and Paper System
Beneficial Franchise Company v. BankOne, et al.
River City Bank and Republic Bank & Trust
Defended clients in patent infringement case
Organization of Multiple Software and Technology Start Ups, Venture Capital and Private Equity
Multiple Software and Technology Start Ups
Organization of Multiple Software and Technology Start Ups, Venture Capital and Private Equity
IP Portfolio Development; Patent and Licensing Strategy
Startup Software Company
Development of IP portfolio strategy; clearance analysis of existing patents in field; development of licensing strategies
Inbound (FDI) Merger and Acquisition Purchases of U.S. Company, Creating Cross Border Equity Joint Ventures
French and British Technology Companies
Inbound (FDI) Merger and Acquisition Purchases of U.S. Company, Creating Cross Border Equity Joint Ventures
Publications
April 22, 2010, "Developing Your Brand Via Social Networks and Avoiding Ethics Implications"
May 17, 2007, IP AUDITS - Using Strategic Planning and Review To Maximize Revenue and Minimize Liabilities
October 26, 2006, "Closing the Loop on Open Source Licensing"
July 6, 2005, Grokster Supreme Court Decision
Presentations
February 10, 2012, "Legal Ethics for Lawyers Using Social Media," Dayton Intellectual Property Law Association
January 17, 2012, "Legal Ethics From Lawyers Using Social Media and Discovery Tactics for Social Media," Social Media Law in West Virginia
October 21, 2011, "Technology : The Expanding Role Within the Business of the Law Firm Business," ALFA International
July 22, 2011, "Ethics for the Estate Planner: Developing Your Brand Through Social Networking and Avoiding Legal Ethical Implications," 38th Annual Midwest / Midsouth Estate Planning Institute, University of Kentucky College of Law
June 16, 2011, "Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and All the Rest: The Pros and Cons of Using the Social Network in Litigation," Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention
April 12, 2011, "Social Media and Intellectual Property," Cincy IP, Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Association Cincy IP
August 31, 2010, "Social Media and Litigation," Cincinnati Bar Association, Intellectual Property Litigation Committee
September 29, 2004, "Preventing Your Online Presence From Becoming www.lawsuit.com," 2004 Intellectual Property Seminar, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May 23, 2003, "Changing Issues in Online Privacy and Recent Developments in File Sharing Technologies," 2003 Internet/E-Commerce & Computer Law Seminar, Cincinnati Bar Association