Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

About

The Commercial and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group is responsible for providing Agency-wide legal advice for negotiating, drafting, and interpreting Space Act Agreements; for partnering arrangements with commercial organizations; and, for commercialization of NASA activities.  The Practice Group also provides advice and counsel in patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.

• Intellectual Property Group: For the area of patents, the Practice Group has an Intellectual Property division devoted to providing functional guidance with respect to patent solicitation to ensure application of uniform criteria Agency-wide. In addition, the division supports the implementation of policies and procedures related to patent and copyright licensing and supports the U.S. Department of Justice in patent infringement-related claims.

Contacts

Associate General Counsel:
Karen Reilley

Agency Counsel for Intellectual Property:
Trent Roche

Paralegal Specialist:
Ruth Catan

Attorney Staff: 
Merideth Bentley
Joe Fleishman
Jeffrey Heninger
Margaret Roberts
Olivia Scheuer

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