Peer Review Ratings - Dr Martindale Hubbell

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1 Bruce T. Goto Principal T F bgoto@riddellwilliams.com Introduction Bruce Goto is a principal with Riddell Williams and a senior member of the firm s Corporate Transactions and Finance practice, with a special focus on intellectual property and information technology issues. He prides himself in providing speedy and pragmatic advice for clients, and has been recognized year after year in Best Lawyers of America, Chambers, and Washington Super Lawyers to name just a few. Bruce prepares and negotiates complex contracts covering cloud computing, outsourcing, application and technology development and licensing, information technology, enterprise services, and the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of various products. He develops brand strategies and registers trademarks, and counsels his clients on cyber security issues. Bruce has also worked in Tokyo and Honolulu, and is conversant in Japanese. He supplements his extensive experience as outside counsel with his prior hands-on experience as in-house counsel. He regularly speaks and publishes on emerging issues in the fields of intellectual property and information technology. Representative Matters Preparation and negotiation of agreements covering software as a service (SAAS), cloud computing, and hosted service providers Preparation and negotiation of agreements relating to the development, distribution, and licensing of software, computer games, and other technology (including agreements with developers, publishers, VARs, distributors, online stores, big box retailers, and end users) Preparation and negotiation of various agreements covering software and services used in the health care industry Riddell Williams P.S. - page 1

2 Preparation and negotiation of agreements for the manufacture, distribution and sale of industrial and consumer products Preparation and negotiation of agreements for the outsourcing of services covering IT departments, call centers, product support, and logistics services Preparation and negotiation of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements and trade secret licenses Preparation of privacy policies and HIPAA compliance documents such as business associate agreements Preparation and negotiation of Internet agreements involving website development, content licensing, credit card processing, search engine marketing, banner advertising, website terms of use, and privacy policies Preparation and negotiation of book publishing, video and film production, and celebrity endorsement agreements Preparation and negotiation of co-marketing and joint promotion agreements Preparation and negotiation of licenses and assignments for trademarks, copyrights and patents Providing strategic counseling on branding and package design issues (experience includes the filing of hundreds of trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) Providing counseling on copyright issues, including the registration of copyrights Education J.D., University of California at Berkeley Moot Court Board; IRLJ (now called the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law) B.A., University of California at Davis, Economics Phi Beta Kappa; Regents Scholar Keio University Center for Japanese Language Studies, Tokyo Bar and Court Admissions Washington California Hawaii Riddell Williams P.S. - page 2

3 Professional and Community Involvement A Contemporary Theatre, Former Officer and Director Asian Bar Association of Washington, Former Office and Director Asian Counseling & Referral Services, Pro Bono Service Provider and Former Executive Committee Member California State Bar Association Hawaii State Bar Association International Trademark Association Japan-America Society Washington State Bar Association Awards and Unique Recognition Listed in Best Lawyers in America Listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business Featured as one of "Seattle's Top Lawyers" by Seattle Magazine Named one of Seattle's Top Business Lawyers by Seattle Business Monthly Named one of the "Top 40" IP Lawyers in Seattle, and a Washington Super Lawyer Peer reviewed rating of AV Preeminent by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell *Peer review Rated Lawyer of AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.* *AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. Riddell Williams P.S. - page 3

4 Bruce T. Goto Presentations and Publications Presenter, "Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicitation, Non-Compete" March 29, 2016 Speaker, "Data Security for Health Information: Perspectives, Trends and Risks," CLE sponsored by Seattle University School of Law, August 12, 2015 Speaker, "Data Privacy and Security Obligations: The Essential Questions Every Business Must Ask," RW Breakfast Briefing, May 6, 2015 Speaker, "Unintended Consequences: Social Media's Assault on Contractual and Workplace Relationships," RW Breakfast Briefing, April 23, 2013 Speaker, "Opportunities and Risks in Cloud Computing," CLE sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors, 2012 Speaker, "From On Site to Outsourcing to Cloud: Seeking Success in Service Agreements," RW Breakfast Briefing, April 24, 2012 Speaker, "Contracting and Negotiation," and "Risk Management and Compliance Issues," Institute for Supply Management - Western Washington, Leading Supply Management Strategies Conference, 2012 Speaker, "Starting Out Smart: Growing Your Tech Business On A Shoestring," RW/COJK Breakfast Briefing, 2010 Speaker, "Managing the Mess: Best Practices for the E-Docs Challenge," Emeritus Corporation Divisional Meeting, 2010 Author, "Intellectual Property Considerations," a section in the Washington Nonprofit Handbook, published by the Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations and the King County Bar Association, 2009 Languages Conversant in Japanese Riddell Williams P.S. - page 4

5 Personal When he is not in the office, Bruce can often be found working out at the Washington Athletic Club, or enjoying a wilderness or urban hike. The four years he spent working as an attorney internationally greatly expanded his perspectives, and he enjoys learning about other cultures and travelling to them when he can. Riddell Williams P.S. - page 5

James W. Minorchio. Introduction. Principal

James W. Minorchio. Introduction. Principal James W. Minorchio Principal T 206.389.1658 F 206.389.1708 jminorchio@riddellwilliams.com Introduction James Minorchio is a principal and senior member of the firm s Corporate Transactions and Finance