About Bruce T. Neel

Bruce T. Neel represents technology and emerging growth companies with a focus on patent licensing and technology agreements and computer, Internet, software and business method patents. He counsels companies regarding the development, protection and utilization of their intellectual property (IP) assets, and he represents clients in technology transactions across a broad range of industries including computers, software, the Internet, semiconductors, and e-commerce.

Bruce has a wide range of experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of technology agreements (including patent, software, and trade secret licenses, technology development agreements, and patent and other IP acquisition agreements). Bruce also has broad experience with IP portfolio development, management, and protection (including the filing and prosecution of patent applications in the United States and the management of a worldwide patent portfolio).

Prior to joining the firm, Bruce was a patent attorney and microprocessor circuit design engineer at Motorola.

Concentrations

•Lead patent counsel for emerging and venture-financed technology companies
•Development of complex patent portfolios and U.S. and international patent strategies
•Analysis of competitor patents and providing of non-infringement and invalidity opinions
•Due diligence in support of technology acquisitions
•Patent enforcement programs
•Assessment of antitrust issues in patent enforcement
•Invention review committees

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Patent Law, 2020-2026
•Team Member, AZ Big Media, 'Top 10 Law Firm - Rank #1,' Intellectual Property, 2019

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Patents and Innovation Strategies
    • Intellectual Property & Technology
    • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, New York
    1999, Arizona
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
    •Member, Arizona Technology Council, Startup and Entrepreneurship Committee
    •Member, Licensing Executives Society

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The University of Texas School of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    Class of 1985
    B.S.
    Engineering
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    Oak Ridge, Tennessee, February 2, 1962
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Bruce T. Neel was admitted in 1993 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Bruce T. Neel is admitted to practice in Arizona and New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Bruce T. Neel is admitted to practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Bruce T. Neel attended The University of Texas School of Law.