Richard Brandon
General Counsel at Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/
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Rick joined the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President and General Counsel in 2000.
His practice at the University of Michigan focuses on patent, technology transfer, and research legal issues, including:
counseling on intellectual property and licensing matters
negotiating agreements on behalf of U-M relating to intellectual property and research
transactions and counseling related to U-M’s receipt of equity as part of licensing transactions
addressing and litigating intellectual property and research disputes
counseling and managing patent prosecution relating to UM research
policy and administrative projects relating to technology transfer
Rick has served on a number of committees at the University, for example those at or relating to the Office of General Counsel, Innovation Partnerships, Office of the Vice President for Research, conflict of interest, and numerous search committees.
Prior to joining the University, Rick was a partner in a Chicago patent law firm, where he practiced from 1991 through 2000.
In private practice, Rick secured and protected IP rights for a broad range of clients, but with a focus in chemical and medical fields.
He performed domestic and foreign patent prosecution, including considerable experience in reexamination, reissue, and protest proceedings in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office.
Rick also litigated patents in various United States Federal District Courts, including as a key team member in a successful, high profile enforcement of patents covering a blockbuster biotech drug.
Rick received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and concurrent bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Spanish from Wayne State University, where he received the honor of speaking at commencement as the “Outstanding Male Graduate” of his class of 1988.
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Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/
Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/(University of Michigan) is a venture capital firm founded in 1900 by Mike Psarouthakis. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US. | General Counsel | - |
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University of Michigan | Graduate Degree |
Wayne State University (Michigan) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/
Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/(University of Michigan) is a venture capital firm founded in 1900 by Mike Psarouthakis. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US. | Finance |
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