Nicole D Galli

June 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

To help counter women's underrepresentation in IP protection, I have spent many hours over the years trying to educate others—especially women—on the value and importance of IP to their business and the need to protect it.

By Nicole D. Galli

8 minute read

February 15, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

In this article, we will explore the basics of blockchain and common uses of it such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, how these intangible assets can be protected by IP laws, and, perhaps most interesting, how blockchain is being used to enhance IP protection generally.

By  Nicole D. Galli and Aleksandra Tulacz

9 minute read

October 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

As modern life continues to revolve more and more around technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have quietly assumed a major…

By Nicole D. Galli and Andrew J. Costa

10 minute read

August 30, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Against this backdrop, folks focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession are also worried about the impact on DEI efforts in the profession.

By Nicole D. Galli

8 minute read

June 15, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The "fair use" defense to copyright infringement is one of the most amorphous legal doctrines. Originating in the U.S. courts, and adopted by only a few other countries, it allows "fair" use of copyrighted works without authorization from the owner.

By Nicole D. Galli and Denisse García Genta

9 minute read

April 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

With all of this growth in the plant-based food industry, how are companies looking to protect all this new IP? One form of IP protection that plant-based food companies use is patenting.

By Nicole D. Galli, Denisse García Genta and Jessica Stauring

8 minute read

February 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

In recent years, the gender gap in patenting has come into the spotlight, with hearings on the Hill and in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) highlighting that the issue is as much (and perhaps more) about women inventors not seeking to patent their inventions as it is about women not inventing at all.

By Nicole D. Galli and Jessica Stauring

9 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Diversity means recruiting (and hopefully maintaining) individuals in an organization of different genders, race, cultural and socio-economic background, sexual orientation, abilities, etc. In other words, in an ideal world, a workplace will reflect the rich diversity that is present in our overall society.

By Nicole D. Galli

7 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Pro Mid Market

In addition to my own thoughts, I look forward to bringing you fresh voices and perspectives each month on these important issues, including from my team at Women Owned Law (WOL) and some of our colleagues in the boutique and midsize law world.

By Nicole D. Galli

7 minute read

October 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Especially early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed like not a week went by when another article (or several) appeared, including by me, giving advice to companies on how to better protect their trade secrets especially with exponentially increased remote work, among other things. To be sure, there are increased risks to trade secrets resulting from the pandemic.

By Nicole D. Galli

9 minute read