Electrical Engineering Background
Neil earned his undergraduate electrical engineering degree at Louisiana State University.
Worked Abroad
Neil worked at an international law firm based in Munich, Germany.
Global Clients
Entrusted with some of MWM’s global technology clients, Neil handles complex global portfolios in corporate and IP legal matters.
Neil G. Ferrari is a partner at Munck Wilson Mandala, practicing in the corporate and technology/intellectual property law groups. Neil focuses his practice in counseling related to corporate matters, intellectual property due diligence, infringement, licensing, and opinions as well as representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Neil earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at Louisiana State University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Before joining Munck Wilson Mandala, Neil worked at an international law firm based in Munich, Germany as well as a boutique intellectual property law firm in Dallas. During his time at these firms, Neil represented numerous technology clients to successfully obtain domestic and international IP protection.
Neil has extensive legal experience counseling companies regarding the global protection of core intellectual property foundations. He frequently advises clients on best practices in the identification, protection, development, and monetization of their intellectual property – incorporating international protection, handling complex global portfolios and intellectual property issues related to intellectual property, copyright, and trademark infringements.
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
Intellectual Property Section
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)
Dallas Regional Chamber
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA);
IP in Europe Committee, Electronic and Computer Law Committee, and Standards and Open Source Committee
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2018-2020
Texas, 2008
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
IP Audits and Legal Opinions
IP Due Diligence
IP Portfolio Management and Counseling
Mergers & Acquisitions
Patents & Innovations
Private Equity
Technology Transactions
Trade Secrets
Trademark & Advertising
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