Catherine Bentley Harris
Intellectual Property and Corporate Litigation Partner at Akerman LLP
- Role
- Partner at Akerman LLP
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Catherine Bentley Harris
Catherine Bentley Harris focuses on assisting companies in formation, governance, and…
Experience
Partner
Mar 2018 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Notable WorksTrademark Prosecution: Prosecuted trademarks both domestically and internationally for business owners of various sizes including representation in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.Trademark Portfolio Management: Managed patent portfolios within the United States and abroad for businesses of various sizes.Licensing: Negotiated and drafting of trademark and software license agreements for major industry players in self-automation driving technology and telecommunication industries.Protection of Company Intellectual Property: Negotiated and drafted employee non-disclosure agreements, proprietary invention assignment agreements, non-compete, non-solicitation, and other restrictive covenants for businesses in various industries.Corporation Governance: Drafting of formation and governance documents and related company documentation for partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.Commercial Agreements: Drafted and negotiated service and sales agreements for business of various sizes relating to transactions throughout the United States and abroad.Business Transactions: Representation of Austin-area local business sellers in asset and equity transaction acquisitions by national companies.Litigation Management: Management of litigation proceedings throughout the United States for business owner in construction industry related to disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and enforcement of mechanic’s liens.Mediation: Drafted mediation position statements and successfully mediated resolution of employment, intellectual property and commercial contractual disputes.
Education
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/English, Minor in Business
1999 — 2003
Tulane University Law School
J.D., Law
2005 — 2008
Skills
- Appeals
- Westlaw
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Mediation
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
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