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John E. Cummerford's Profile Image

John E. Cummerford

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2003.
2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(602) 445-8000
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Firm: Greenberg Traurig LLP
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Greenberg Traurig LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (602) 445-8000

John E. Cummerford focuses his practice on the legal and business needs of established and emerging growth companies, with an emphasis on software, Internet, hardware and related businesses. He advises a wide range of clients in regard to technology-related transactions, including software licensing, product development, eCommerce, co-marketing, OEM and other arrangements. He has broad experience in complex licensing, manufacturing, distribution, development, due diligence and intellectual property audit transactions.

Prior to joining the firm, John was a principal in his previous firm and also managed that firm's information technology transfer practice. John also served as Vice President & General Counsel of Kaleida Labs, an Apple/IBM multimedia joint venture, and as Vice President & General Counsel of Candle Corporation, a large mainframe software company. He began his career as corporate counsel for IBM, responsible for handling licensing, development and marketing matters for the IBM personal computer and outsourcing lines of business. John's in-house legal experience has included a wide variety of practice areas, including antitrust, commercial, bankruptcy, corporate and employment law.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Copyright Law
IT Outsourcing Law
Patent Law
Software
Technology Law
Trademark Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for John E. Cummerford
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Trademark Law, Phoenix (2012)
  • AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
  • Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, "IAM Licensing 250: The World's Leading Patent and Technology Licensing Practitioners," 2010
  • Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2011
  • Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2013
  • Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, "IP Stars," 2013
Languages
Spanish
Education
Graduated
Arizona State University, BA
Graduated 1980
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (602) 445-8000
2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
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