Gregory M. Krakau

I’ve been an intellectual property lawyer since 2000. My practice focuses on all aspects of trademark and copyright law, business transactions, and litigation. I learned my craft at major international law firms, where I worked for eight years. I spent the next seven years practicing at medium-sized firms (20 to 40 attorneys) before starting Krakau Law in 2015.

I’ve represented businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to individuals who had nothing but one product and a dream. Sometimes not even that. If you have an idea for a product, that’s the perfect time to consult an intellectual property lawyer. And if you receive a cease and desist letter accusing you of trademark or copyright infringement, you definitely need a lawyer. In addition to representing large companies, I’ve gone up against some of the biggest.

I offer expertise not often found outside major law firms. If you hit a road block, I excel at finding creative solutions to help you achieve the fullest possible protection for your intellectual property. I also offer flexible pricing options, including flat fees for many services, in addition to traditional hourly rates. Expertise. Creativity. Flexibility. Three things I strive to provide to all of my clients.

Education
The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH
Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, May 2000

Honors & Activities:
Order of the Coif
Grade Point Average: 3.92/4.00
Class Rank: 3rd of 208
Ohio State Law Journal – Staff Member (1998-99); Articles Editor (1999-2000)
Seven CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (top grade in class)

Simpson College, Indianola, IA
Bachelor of Arts, History, May 1993
Football team 1989-91 (Letter winner, 1990 and 1991)

Admissions
California (2007-   )
Minnesota (2000-2008) (currently inactive)
Federal courts for Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California

Selected publications

“Dilution Redux: The New FTDRA,” 19 No. 6 Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal 1 (2007)

“Trademark Rights of Musical Groups” (with John A. Mizhir, Jr.), Los Angeles Lawyer, May 2007

“Monopoly and Other Children’s Games: NCAA’s Antitrust Suit Woes Threaten Its Existence,” 61 Ohio St. L.J. 399 (2000)

Selected speaking engagements

“When a Contest Isn’t Just a Contest: Understanding the Differences Between Sweepstakes, Contests, and Illegal Lotteries,” Boston Bar Association, September 2011

“Recent Developments in Trademark Dilution Law,” INTA Trademark Administrators Conference, Long Beach, California, October 2007

“Nuts & Bolts of Trademark Litigation,” 31st Annual IP Institute, Santa Barbara, California, November 2006

Entertainment Law Panel, University of California Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, October 2006