Trevor is a registered patent attorney at Husch Blackwell who works with research institutions, universities, technology transfer offices, start-ups, and established companies on transactional intellectual property matters, assisting both owners of IP as well as those seeking to purchase or license IP. Trevor drafts, negotiates, and advises on a variety of intellectual property transactions and technology transfer agreements, including:
• Agreements concerning the licensing of patents; copyrights and software; trade secrets and know-how; and biological materials;
• Agreements concerning the development and management of IP, such as patent assignments, joint development agreements (JDAs), research agreements, and inter-institutional agreements (IIAs); and
• Business and procurement agreements, such as master services agreements (MSAs), beta-user agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements (CDAs and NDAs), distribution agreements, and materials transfer agreements (MTAs).
Trevor frequently advises on the unique considerations that arise when IP is developed using federal grants, funding, and other awards. He is highly knowledgeable about the Bayh-Dole Act and its implementing regulations, particularly in the context of IP licensing.
After earning degrees in biochemistry and philosophy, Trevor wanted to combine his writing skills with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. He chose to pursue a career in IP law, where he thrives on guiding clients as they bring exciting innovations to market. Prior to entering the legal field, Trevor worked in multiple biology and chemistry laboratories, including a medicinal chemistry research lab and a state crime and toxicology lab. Clients value Trevor’s attention to detail and practical, business-focused approach to legal counsel.
