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Overview
As a member of the firm's Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurial Services practice groups, Eric focuses his practice on advising clients on the value and business impacts of intellectual property, creating and negotiating technology and software licenses, and protecting clients' trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret rights through litigation in both federal and state court.
Eric joined Tonkon Torp in 2010 after earning his J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to entering law school, Eric worked for 12 years as a software developer and architect.
Eric joined Tonkon Torp in 2010 after earning his J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to entering law school, Eric worked for 12 years as a software developer and architect.
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Featured Work
Tonkon Torp Leads CamelBak to Victory at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Circuit
Tonkon Torp has won a significant patent case for its client, CamelBak Products. CamelBak, based in Petaluma, California and founded in 1989, invented the hands-free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear. In November 2014, CamelBak was sued for patent infringement on a lid assembly for a beverage container that included cleaning features.
Tonkon Torp Brings Attorney Power to Renewable Energy Transaction
Tonkon Torp client Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) is the North American subsidiary of one of the largest corporations in the world, the Italian electricity company Enel S.p.A. Here's how we helped EGPNA in a renewable energy acquisition.
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Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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Awards & Recognition
Super Lawyers
2017-2018, Oregon Rising Star - IP Litigation
2016, Oregon Rising Star - Business Litigation
2016, Oregon Rising Star - Business Litigation
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Recent News
2.15.2019
Tonkon Talks Provides a Roadmap for CA Consumer Privacy Act
The February 6 Tonkon Talk guided business owners through the pending implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which passed in 2018. Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach provided background on the legislation, explained how broadly…
9.18.2018
Eric Beach Covers Cybersecurity at Tonkon Talk
On September 5, Eric Beach led a program to help startups assess cybersecurity risks and know how to respond in the event of a breach. After outlining the steps necessary to conduct a thorough risk assessment, Eric provided best practices for…
7.24.2018
31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2018 Super Lawyers Lists
Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in 11 practice areas have been included in the 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner and bankruptcy authority Albert Kennedy has been once again recognized on the Top 50 list of Oregon…
7.13.2018
Wilker and Beach Break Down GDPR Compliance at Tonkon Talk
At the June 27 Tonkon Talk, attorneys Steven Wilker and Eric Beach led a discussion on the newly rolled out General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how it impacts Oregon companies that target or collect information about customers in the EU.
11.29.2017
Tonkon Torp Attorneys Lead Legal Session at TiE Startup Bootcamp
Attorneys from Tonkon Torp’s Entrepreneurial Services and Labor & Employment practice groups spoke to Oregon start-ups at the TiE Oregon Bootcamp on October 25. TiE Oregon is the local chapter of a global entrepreneurial organization that seeks to…
11.8.2017
All Things IP Discussed at November Tonkon Talk
Tonkon Torp intellectual property lawyers Chris Erickson and Eric Beach hosted a roundtable discussion for startup companies at the November 1 Tonkon Talk. The wide-ranging conversation, in question and answer format, touched on IP management and…
9.26.2017
Eric Beach Shares Cyber Security Best Practices with Nonprofits
On September 7, Eric Beach led a program for nonprofit organizations on safeguarding customer and business information in response to the ever-increasing risk of a cybersecurity breach. After providing steps to take during a risk assessment, Eric…
7.11.2017
28 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2017 Super Lawyers Lists
The national attorney rating service Super Lawyers has named 28 Tonkon Torp attorneys in 10 practice areas to its 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Oregon. The annual Super Lawyers list represents the top 5 percent of attorneys in Oregon…
6.2.2017
Brenda Meltebeke and Eric Beach on MBA Young Lawyers Section CLE Panel
Brenda Meltebeke and Eric Beach were panelists at a June 1 meeting of the Multnomah Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section. The subject of their Continuing Legal Education seminar was "Guiding Your Clients through the Silicon Forest."
2.8.2017
Beach and Forman Speak at PSU Business Accelerator
Tonkon Torp attorneys Eric Beach and David Forman recently participated in a panel discussion at the Portland State University Business Accelerator. They spoke to an audience of entrepreneurs representing various industries on legal issues facing…
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Publications & Presentations
"Cybersecurity for Startups," September 2018
"Privacy Policies and the GDPR," June 2018
"IP Round Table for Startups," November 2017
"Intellectual Property Assets – Practical Advice for Startups," TiE Oregon Bootcamp, October 2017
"Cybersecurity for Nonprofits," September 2017
"Guiding Your Clients Through the Silicon Forest," Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, June 2017
"Legal Issues Facing Startups," PSU Business Outreach Program Learn+Network, November 2016
"When Do You NEED to Talk to a Lawyer," TiE Oregon Bootcamp, November 2016
"Commercial & Cyber Insurance," October 2016
"Developing an IP Strategy," Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network, August 2016
"Website Law for Startups," April 2016
"Cybersecurity," Greater Portland Compliance Association, Q2 Educational Session, June 2015
"Privacy Policies and the GDPR," June 2018
"IP Round Table for Startups," November 2017
"Intellectual Property Assets – Practical Advice for Startups," TiE Oregon Bootcamp, October 2017
"Cybersecurity for Nonprofits," September 2017
"Guiding Your Clients Through the Silicon Forest," Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, June 2017
"Legal Issues Facing Startups," PSU Business Outreach Program Learn+Network, November 2016
"When Do You NEED to Talk to a Lawyer," TiE Oregon Bootcamp, November 2016
"Commercial & Cyber Insurance," October 2016
"Developing an IP Strategy," Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network, August 2016
"Website Law for Startups," April 2016
"Cybersecurity," Greater Portland Compliance Association, Q2 Educational Session, June 2015