| Practice Areas:
Patent Prosecution: Biotechnology
and Chemistry
Technology Transactions and Licensing
Summary of Practice:
Gary Connell is a principal with a practice in patent
prosecution, technology licensing, patent opinions and strategic
counseling, with an emphasis in the technology areas of biotechnology,
pharmaceuticals and chemistry. His patent practice covers
preparation and prosecution of applications with extensive
experience in both the United States and foreign jurisdictions.
Gary assists clients in negotiating and drafting license agreements
for a range of technologies. His practice also includes the
study of patents in the preparation of validity and infringement
opinions to assist clients in their business decisions. His
experience in patent prosecution, licensing and opinion work
is a foundation for counseling clients to develop strategies
for enhancing the value of their technologies and reduce their
risks in competitive environments.
Gary has been a principal at
Sheridan Ross since 1994 and prior to that was an associate
with the firm and a member of the patent department at PPG
Industries. He is a member of the American Intellectual Property
Law Association and the Licensing Executives Society.
Bar Admissions:
Colorado, 1986
Pennsylvania, 1991
United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1985
Education:
Haverford College (B.S., Biology, 1982)
George Washington University (J.D., 1986)
Professional and Trade
Memberships:
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Licensing Executives Society
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Presentations, Articles,
Publications:
Gary has presented to the Licensing Executives Society and
CLE in Colorado, Inc. and been a lecturer at the University
of Colorado, Technology Transfer and Biotechnology course.
He has provided pro bono services to and been a
long-time supporter of the Rocky Mountain Children’s
Law Center.
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