HARRISBURG, Pa. – (January 14, 2019) McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC appoints Brian Gregg as Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property Practice Group joining Shawn Leppo and succeeding Michael Doctrow.
In addition to being Co-Chair of the McNees Intellectual Property Practice Group, Brian also chairs the Food & Beverage Practice Group. He focuses on trademark and copyright protection, software and technology services contracts, franchising, food labeling law, internet law and other issues related to the protection and licensing of intellectual property. While he provides legal advice for clients in numerous industries, he has significant experience advising food and beverage organizations on intellectual property protection.
The McNees Intellectual Property Law Group helps clients navigate the myriad of legal issues arising from new and exciting developments in these areas of the law. These individuals offer insights on how best to obtain and maintain a competitive advantage through the use and protection of intellectual property and technology. They engage our clients, learn their businesses and business plans, and use this knowledge to craft effective legal strategies.
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