Mystery Classmate 121

Congratulations to John Lees, who correctly identified Neil Slifkin (’82) as Mystery Classmate #121.

In case you were wondering, Neil is a member of the New York law firm Harris Beach and leader of their Intellectual Property Practice Group. He regularly litigates all types of intellectual property actions including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement actions.

Mr. Slifkin also serves as local counsel in numerous intellectual property actions pending in the United States District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of New York. In addition to representing clients in litigation, Neil represents technology companies in negotiating and documenting intellectual property transactions, including product development projects and intellectual property purchases, sales and licensing.

Neil also prepares and prosecutes patent applications in a wide variety of technologies including medical devices, complex mechanical systems, optical technologies, sporting goods, electrical components, lighting components, and others. He has also prosecuted patent appeals before the Patent Board of Appeals and Interferences. Neil maintains an active trademark practice, prosecuting trademark applications and handling interparty proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and maintains the international trademark portfolios of numerous clients engaged in global commerce.

John Lees adds, “Neil was a good friend in high school, college and for many years thereafter. I have since lost touch with him, his wife and children.”

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