McCarter & English, LLP, today announced that Michael Gnibus has joined the firm’s Stamford office as a partner in its Intellectual Property group. Gnibus brings more than 20 years of intellectual property experience, having practiced both in-house and at law firms, providing patent counsel for technically diverse global businesses. His domain knowledge and significant in-house experience make him a trusted adviser in patent portfolio strategies and methodologies that yield commercially impactful, cost-efficient portfolios. He also assesses clients’ patent operations and processes to measurably enhance their efficiency and productivity.
Gnibus most recently was a partner in Armstrong Teasdale’s intellectual property practice where he prepared and prosecuted patents for a variety of industries and global markets. Previously, Gnibus was president and chief revenue officer at Clairvolex, a global IP asset management company. He also spent more than 15 years as director of the global patent operation for GE where he was responsible for the development and management of the company’s extensive patent portfolio.
“Michael’s significant in-house experience gives him the inside track on what clients need. He understands their pain points and speaks their language. That makes him an ideal adviser for our clients and a valuable addition to McCarter’s IP practice,” said Jonathan Sparks, partner and chair, Intellectual Property Practice.
“McCarter’s IP practice provides clients with innovative patent portfolio management and strategies for the IP assets involved in transactions,” said Gnibus. “The firm’s culture combined with its broad practice platform will allow me to fulfill the spectrum of my clients’ legal needs, which makes the firm a great fit for me and my clients.”
“The Connecticut market has a growing mix of industries, many with complex intellectual property needs,” said Basam Nabulsi, Stamford office managing partner. “While Michael’s practice is national in scope, the addition of Michael and his team significantly strengthens McCarter’s presence in the Connecticut market and the firm’s ability to meet the demands of its business community.”
Joining Gnibus in the Stamford office is his four person patent team composed of a special counsel, an associate, a patent agent, and a patent assistant. The group has industry and legal experience in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and chemical patent applications, including a broad range of technologies involving medical devices, automobile components, agricultural equipment, lithium-ion batteries, and power generation equipment.
Gnibus is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Association. He also chairs the Board of Directors of the United Way in Shelton, Connecticut. Gnibus graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a BA in mechanical engineering, and received his JD from Widener University Commonwealth Law School.