Fried Frank Expands Intellectual Property Platform With Addition of Leading Corporate Lawyer Daniel C. Glazer

NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Daniel C. Glazer has joined the Firm as a corporate partner resident in the New York office. He brings extensive experience in negotiating complex domestic and cross-border intellectual property and information technology transactions.

Mr. Glazer handles all aspects of IP/IT-related commercial agreements, such as licensing, outsourcing, consulting, development, sponsorship, marketing and distribution arrangements, as well as the IP/IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securitizations and other corporate transactions. His practice also includes trademark and copyright counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Mr. Glazer has advised companies, including Fortune 50 corporations, on high-profile matters in a range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, consumer products, food and beverage, media and entertainment, and sports.

"Dan is a valuable addition to our formidable IP transactions practice. His skill and experience in handling transactions involving significant IP and IT assets will be a great resource for our clients," said Robert C. Schwenkel, Chair of Fried Frank's Global Corporate Department.

"We are pleased to welcome Dan to the Firm," said Valerie Ford Jacob, Fried Frank's Chairperson. "His demonstrated insight on IP and technology trends will enhance our talented IP Transactions Group as well as complement the strengths of our IP Litigation Group."

Mr. Glazer was previously a partner and one of the leaders of the Intellectual Property Transactions Group at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. He received his JD from Harvard Law School in 1998 and his AB, summa cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1995. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is a leading international law firm. From its offices in New York, Washington, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Firm's more than 500 lawyers regularly serve the world's leading corporations and financial institutions with regard to their most critical legal needs and business opportunities. More information about Fried Frank can be found at www.friedfrank.com.

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