Sequel Technology & IP Law, PLLC | Think Beyond
 
 
 

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We are are motivated by the spirit of innovation and a “can-do” work ethic that compels us to dive right into our clients’ problems, roll up our sleeves and come up with creative and effective answers. We are inspired by technology and the Internet, and excited by the possibilities—as well as challenges—they offer. Most of all, we are tenacious in the pursuit of our clients’ interests and we are driven to win.

Our team brings years of experience handling intellectual property, technology and Internet-related matters for a broad range of clients across an even broader range of industries. But our approach is completely business-oriented and energized by developments in technology. We speak our clients’ language and not legalese.

Meet the members of our team.

 

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    1. Melise Blakeslee

      Melise Blakeslee is the founding principal of Sequel. With over 25 years of experience, she has been involved in many of the watershed legal cases and disputes impacting intellectual property, technology and Internet law.

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    2. Mike Barnes

      Mike Barnes, of Counsel, provides strategic counsel to businesses, not-for-profits, licensed professionals, fiduciaries, and individuals.

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    3. Jeffrey W. Berkman

      Jeffrey W. Berkman, has practiced law for over twenty years, focusing on venture capital, corporate and commercial law, and numerous transactions in the U.S., Asia and Europe.

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    4. Sarah Brown

      Sarah Brown focuses on trademark and copyright law. She is experienced in trademark and copyright prosecution; trademark licensing; transactional due diligence and drafting purchase agreement language related to intellectual property; and rebranding.

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    5. Shawn Curtis

      Before law school, Shawn Curtis spent over 15 years in the technology industry with companies such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WeightWatchers, Dial Inc., and a variety of emerging-sized companies. His experiences range from positions such as VP of Engineering, Chief Technology Officer, and programmer.

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    6. Kelli Francuzenko

      Kelli Watson Francuzenko is an intellectual property transactional attorney specializing in the protection, leverage and transfer of intellectual property assets and associated rights.

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    7. Brent M. Radcliff

      Brent M. Radcliff focuses on internet law and protection for trademarks. Previously, Brent has assisted with the registration and protection of copyrights and trademarks, both domestic and international, and various contractual issues.

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