Alan Barth

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Alan is a member of the trademark, derivatives and energy practice groups at Outside Counsel Solutions.  He deals with various aspects of trademarks, including prosecution of trademarks from prefiling searches through registration and trademark opposition proceedings.

As part of the derivatives and energy practice groups, Alan negotiates sophisticated agreements for a Fortune 100 energy company, including: commodities derivatives; agreements for the purchase and sale of energy commodities, including oil, natural gas, and electricity; and guarantees and letters of credit securing the aforementioned transactions.

Alan negotiates agreements with domestic and international counterparties, being familiar with both U.S. and European documentation.  Prior to joining OCS, in association with a prestigious Israeli boutique IP firm, he prosecuted trademark applications and handled a variety of contested matters before the USPTO.  He served as in-house counsel at Jet Spray International, handling global commercial agreements, and acting as counsel through its merger and acquisition, and was contracts manager for Project Galaxy at Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd.  Alan began his legal career in private practice, in Connecticut, concentrating in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy for 16 years including serving as counsel to creditors’ committees and as a trustee in bankruptcy.

Representative Matters

• Prosecuted trademarks from prefiling search through registration in food, medical device, hi-tech and military defense industries.

• In re Boardwalk Marketplace Securities Litigation 849 F.2d 49 (1988), defense of investors during trial of multi-district litigation.

• Lewis Truck & Trailer, Inc. v. Jandreau, 11 Conn. App. 168, 170, 526 A.2d 532 (1987), successful defense appeal against allegation of abuse of process.

Interview with Alan Barth

• What makes working at OCS unique?

Working at OCS, I am able to provide a valuable service to my clients, which also fits to my schedule.

• What did you not know about being a lawyer until you became one?

I did not know how important it is relating to clients and their concerns.

• What is the worst mistake a client can make?

The worst mistake a client can make is to act before consulting an attorney.