Fractional IP Counsel

Gain senior-level, in-house IP leadership on a flexible basis, strengthening strategy, reducing risk, and aligning IP assets with business goals.

Fractional IP Counsel

Give your organization the strategic advantage of an experienced in-house IP attorney, without the full-time commitment. Gary delivers seasoned judgment, portfolio oversight, and practical business-aligned guidance on an as-needed basis. Companies gain immediate access to senior-level expertise that strengthens decision-making, reduces risk, and ensures that IP assets are aligned with long-term business goals.

Capabilities

In-House Counsel (Part-Time)

By hiring Gary as fractional in-house counsel, you gain the benefits of an embedded in-house IP lawyer who understands your technology, teams, and priorities. Gary serves as a trusted advisor to your general counsel and leadership, and as needed helps with:

evaluating invention disclosures
managing patent filings
building internal IP tracking systems
overseeing outside counsel

You receive strategic direction that complements your in-house team – upleveling your IP strategy and effectively and efficiently managing your IP portfolio.

IP Strategy Soundboarding

When executive teams need a confidential, highly seasoned expert to pressure-test ideas and clarify complex IP questions, Gary provides precise, experience-backed judgment. With over 40 years as an IP attorney, and experience with thousands of patents, Gary helps leaders think through risks, opportunities, and strategic paths. He also joins internal and external discussions to gain context, enabling more tailored and actionable guidance that supports confident business decisions.

Licensing & Collaboration Work

Licensing and collaboration agreements often define a company’s competitive position. Gary brings extensive experience crafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements that protect your interests while paving the way for productive partnerships. His approach emphasizes clarity, alignment, and practical solutions—helping clients create value, minimize disputes, and build strong, cooperative relationships that accelerate innovation.

Final Result

Partnering with a highly experienced IP lawyer on a fractional basis gives companies the best of both worlds: top-tier expertise when it’s needed, without the commitment of a full-time hire. This model delivers strategic depth, operational efficiency, and the seasoned perspective necessary to build and protect a strong IP portfolio. Whether your organization has no in-house IP counsel, or already has an in-house IP team, hiring Gary as factional in-house IP counsel is a way to efficiently add the expertise you need to optimize both strategy and outcomes.