Of Counsel

Richard Gilly began his legal career as an attorney at IBM Corporation after graduating from Harvard Law School in 1987.  At IBM, RP advised engineers, technologists, and company management at several IBM research and development sites, including sites devoted to semiconductor processing & packaging, as well as computer software and hardware. His responsibilities at IBM also included technology and legal issues related to the first and only commercial x-ray synchrotron for silicon wafer processing at the time.  In private practice, Mr. Gilly has worked with other leading practitioners at a patent boutique firm and an AmLaw100 firm.  Mr. Gilly’s clients include both established and emerging high-tech businesses.   Mr. Gilly helps clients acquire patents to their innovations, as well as helping them assert their patent rights or defend against patent infringement claims.   Mr. Gilly also advises on licensing, technology and other transactions involving Intellectual Property.  

Mr. Gilly received his J.D. degree at Harvard Law School and received a B.S. degree at Yale University graduating magna cum laude.