Sheppard

Intellectual Property; Blockchain and Fintech

Jim Gatto provides strategic advice on intellectual property, regulatory and transactional matters relating to disruptive technologies and business models. He is co-leader of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence team and its Blockchain and Fintech Team.

A decades-long thought leader in the areas of AI, robotics, quantum computing, blockchain, fintech, interactive entertainment, and open source, he brings deep understanding of business, technology and the law to the advice he provides to clients.

Jim advises on all aspects of intellectual property strategy, licensing and enforcement, technology transactions and agreements, and tech-related regulatory issues such as securities, gambling and anti-money laundering (AML).

Current Memberships and Offices

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) – Chair Blockchain/NFT subcommittee

American Bar Association (ABA) - Member IP Section, NFT Task Force

Member, Blockchain Games Association (BGA)

Member, Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

Member, International Technology Law Association (Itechlaw)

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1988

B.E., Electrical Engineering (with Physics minor), Manhattan College, 1984