$ 715-715 per hour
Tod Mathew Melgar
About Tod
Biography
Leading iinnovation attorney with broad based experience with some of New York City's most renowned law firms advising business leaders from Fortune 100 companies to entrprenuers in a wide range of industries. Experience, includes:
IP Enforcement
- IP Cease and Desist Letters
- IP Dispute Resolution
- IP Litigation
IP protection
- Patent Searches and Clearance
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution
- Trademark Searches and Clearance
- Trademark Preparation and Prosecution
- Copyright Registration
IP Counseling
- Freedon to Operate Opinions
- Non-infringement and invalidity Opinions
- Licensing
- Agreements - Non-disclosure, joint development, employment
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
30%
28 years | 30 cases
Patent Application
25%
31 years | 200 cases
Trademark Application
25%
28 years | 200 cases
Copyright Application
10%
28 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Lippes Mathias LLP
420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10170
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Posted by Nick | September 09, 2019
Excellent with giving the right advice
Tod has very strong communication skills; great listener, outstanding speaker and gives the right advice from his years of experience! Very generous with his time. Consulting with him was a very worthwhile endeavor! Would recommend him first before any others!
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2016 | Patent Application
IP support
I reached out to Tod for help in getting a patent for my musical instrument. He was very thorough in our initial consultation and made sure to answer any questions I had without rushing me. Tod clearly has seasoned experience and I look forward to working with him on all my projects.
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2016 | Residential
Insurance Claim
I consulted with Tod about a potential claim for damages on my personal residence. He was quite responsive and provided helpful feedback. I have not made a decision on this matter, but would consider him for legal assistance.
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Experience
Honors
2014
2014 Pro Bono Service Award, Chadbourne & Parke
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Lippes Mathias LLP
2020 - 2024
Partner & Chair of Patent Practice, Phillips Nizer LLP
2015 - 2018
Principal & Managing Attroney, Melgar IP Law, PLLC
2015 - 2020
Counsel, Sills Cummis & Gross, PC
2012 - 2015
Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke, LLP
2008 - 2012
Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP (New York, Ny)
1995 - 2008
Partner, Morgan & Finnegan Inellectual Property Law
1991 - 1991
Patent Examiner, United States Patent & Trademark Office
Associations
New York Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Education
1996
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Miami
MS - Master of Science
1990
State University of New York at Buffalo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
New York Intellectual Property Law Association
Quanta – Implications for Proper License Drafting to Avoid Exhaustion
Publications
2015
TMT Perspectives
Target Escapes Consumer Data Breach Case for US$10 Million
2014
TMT Perspectives
Target Can’t Escape Cybersecurity Breach Litigation
2014
TMT Perspectives
New York State Set To Examine Bank Cybersecurity Policies
2014
2014
TMT Perspectives
Cyber Security: NIST’s Guide to Sharing
2014
2014
TMT Perspectives
Medical Device Companies: Take Notice of Cybersecurity Risks
Languages
English