Richard R Bergovoy

Richard R Bergovoy

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 34% Licensing
    26 years
  • 33% Contracts / Agreements
    26 years
  • 17% Business
    26 years
  • 16% Bankruptcy / Debt
    19 years

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

About Me

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I proudly represent both business clients and individual clients. In serving business clients, I work primarily with companies that own, sell, or license... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Vice President, The Beanstalk Group”

Posted by: Deanna, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: During our time at Beanstalk, Richard and I worked together to negotiate and close dozens of licensing contracts. Richard is a true collaborator, an... more
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5 star rating

“Associate Vice President, Business Development- Licensing”

Posted by: Brooke, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: In our industry, legal support is a critical piece of our daily work. I have worked with many lawyers and can say that Richard is top-tier. Of note,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Josh Patrick Warrum

I am happy to endorse Richard. I met Richard 3 years ago where we worked together in the legal department of The Beanstalk Group. At Beanstalk,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Josh Warrum , New York (NY), Over 2 years ago
Oliver James Herzfeld

As both a business person and an attorney, I highly recommend Richard Bergovoy. I have worked with Richard for over ten years. I appreciate that... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Oliver Herzfeld , New York (NY), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

29 years since Richard R Bergovoy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1990 05/21/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Offices of Richard R. Bergovoy 2010–present
Deputy General Counsel at The Beanstalk Group 2003–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Boston University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
State University of New York, Stony Brook History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Bronze Medal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1986
Tauro Scholar Boston University School of Law
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Association of the Bar of New York City 1989–present
Member & Chairman of Media Law Committee Federal Bar Association (District of Columbia chapter) 1984–1987

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Handling Trademark Licensees in Bankruptcy, Part 1 Royaltie$ 2011
Handling Trademark Licensees in Bankruptcy, Part 2 Royaltie$ 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Licensing Beyond the Basics NYC Bar CLE 2008
Strategies for Drafting and Negotiating License Agreements INTA Annual Convention 2007
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