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Jerry S. Podkopacz is a shareholder in the Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet Department at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. Mr. Podkopacz has twenty-five years experience addressing complex intellectual property and high technology issues. He understands the importance and value of technology and intellectual property rights, and provides strategic and effective counseling for his clients in these mission-critical areas.
Mr. Podkopacz frequently lectures to business groups and professional associations on complex intellectual property and high technology issues. He has been featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and “Midday” programs, the Minneapolis StarTribune, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and numerous other publications. Mr. Podkopacz graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota and cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. Mr. Podkopacz also attended the London School of Economics and worked in the House of Commons and the U.S. Senate. Mr. Podkopacz is a member of the Minnesota and California Bar Associations, the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the American Bar Association. Intellectual Property and Licensing Mr. Podkopacz has helped his clients successfully identify, protect and commercially exploit their intellectual property rights. His experience extends to all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He has negotiated patent and trademark acquisition agreements, prepared copyright and trademark programs, managed comprehensive licensing projects, and implemented litigation-prevention efforts. By developing these comprehensive intellectual property strategies, Mr. Podkopacz has helped his clients thrive in rapid-to-market and highly litigious industries. Technology and Information Security In addition to his intellectual property and licensing experience, Mr. Podkopacz has extensive experience counseling clients on complex technology projects. In almost every industry, technology is critical to basic business processes and market success. Mr. Podkopacz frequently helps his clients develop effective strategies for acquiring high technology and information systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving laws and regulations applicable to confidential data. Mr. Podkopacz has drafted numerous colocation and cloud computing agreements, negotiated software development projects, developed data security programs, and prepared hardware procurement agreements. Litigation Disputes involving intellectual property and technology are an unfortunate reality in today’s competitive marketplace. Mr. Podkopacz has the experience to quickly identify potential disputes and resolve them before they end up in court. When litigation is necessary to protect his clients’ intellectual property rights, Mr. Podkopacz is a vigorous and experienced advocate. He has successfully prosecuted and defended infringement lawsuits in state and federal courts across the country, as well as in the Trademark and Trial Appeal Board. One recent infringement case brought by Mr. Podkopacz was identified as a “Lawsuit of the Year” by Law and Politics magazine. Mr. Podkopacz also has brought and defended many mission-critical lawsuits involving information technology systems, software performance issues, license disputes, data breaches and other technology related matters. Representative Matters
Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1992 California, 1987 Professional Associations & Memberships American Intellectual Property Law Association California Bar Association Computer Law Association Minnesota Bar Association Education University of Minnesota College of Law, Minneapolis, MN, 1987 J.D., cum laude University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1984 B.A., summa cum laude London School of Economics, London, England, 1981
Service Areas
Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet |
Corporate Experience
Negotiation of License Arrangement on Food Products
Larkin Hoffman provides research and support for a nationwide rollout of food products under our franchisor client's trademark.
Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet Experience
Cloud Computing
Larkin Hoffman provided primary legal advice to a newly-formed cloud service provider, and drafted all business agreements for use by the provider in rollout of its new offering.
Larkin Hoffman Ranked on Business Journal's Top 25 List for Intellectual Property Law Firms
Larkin Hoffman was ranked No. 18 among the top 25 law firms with intellectual property practices by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Podkopacz presents at the Get Broadband Video Conference
Jerry Podkopacz, Larkin Hoffman attorney, and John Roberts, ShopNBC, offered advice about online legal issues for business to participants of the Get Broadband Video Conference.
Herrero & Associates Meet at Larkin Hoffman
Attorneys from one of Spain's largest Intellectual Property firms, Herrero & Associates, met with Larkin Hoffman's attorneys this past week.
Podkopacz and Lambert Join Larkin Hoffman
Larkin Hoffman welcomes Jerry S. Podkopacz and Eric S. Lambert who have joined the firm’s Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet Department.
Larkin Hoffman Sponsors 2010 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute
Larkin Hoffman is proud to sponsor the 2010 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute on Sept. 23-24, 2010 at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center.
Larkin Hoffman Sponsors 2008 MIMA Summit
Learn more about interactive marketing and how to effectively implement it.
Larkin Hoffman Sponsors 2006 MIMA Summit
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys sponsored the 2006 Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Summit
