Drawing from experience in law, in business, and with an entrepreneurial bent, the firm has a unique skill set in technology and business development, qualifying us to handle all aspects of a client’s intellectual property needs. 

 

Our Story

d.edwards IP associates, inc. specializes in the execution and management of technology transactions worldwide.  Our focus is on all aspects of intellectual property creation, protection and transfer for the benefit of the holder.  30 years of experience in international business transactions related to the support of product and business development have resulted in proven growth and profits for our clients.

Mission

From the evolution of an intellectual property procurement strategy, to securing, enforcing and leveraging those rights through development agreements, joint venture alliances and licensing worldwide, it is our mission to develop personalized, consistent and high quality services to all those in need of our services.

Leadership

Global business attorney with expertise in venture capital fundraising, business development, marketing and sales in Asia, intellectual property and licensing, world trade law and Asia manufacturing and sourcing. 

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Duncan Edwards

 

For the past 15 years, I have served as a corporate counsel and senior vice president to two fast-growing, start ups that develop technology used in outdoor apparel - most recently at Cocona Inc., and prior to that at Outlast Technologies.

I started as a ski industry product evaluator at California’s Mammoth Mountain, and then moved to South Korea to join an international law firm specializing in Asian trade.

My time as an on-mountain ski industry specialist coupled with my international law experience led to my role as counsel to the Gore-Tex ® fabrics division of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. where I instituted a worldwide trademark and manufacturing licensing and certification program and led the Gore skiwear business.

Following my time at Gore, I served as corporate counsel and Director of Marketing for the U.S. Ski Team and then joined an international trade consultancy in Park City, UT specializing in worldwide intermodal transit.