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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
The Best Lawyers in America
2021, Ones to Watch – Litigation – Intellectual Property
2021, Ones to Watch – Technology Law
2021, Ones to Watch – Technology Law
Super Lawyers
2017-2019, Oregon Rising Star – IP Litigation
2016, Oregon Rising Star – Business Litigation
2016, Oregon Rising Star – Business Litigation
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Recent News
8.21.2020
Nine Rising Tonkon Torp Attorneys Included on 2021 “Ones to Watch” List
Nine Tonkon Torp lawyers representing nine practice groups have been honored in Best Lawyers' inaugural Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor focused on acknowledging attorneys who have been in private practice…
10.10.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Brief Businesses on California Consumer Privacy Act
Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach continued their series of briefings to introduce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the Portland business community. The CCPA is a sweeping consumer privacy law that goes into effect on…
8.29.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Host California Consumer Privacy Act 2.0 Briefing
Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach hosted a follow up briefing on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and will impact a significant number of businesses who do business in…
7.16.2019
31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2019 Super Lawyers Lists
Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in nine practice areas have been included in the 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.
6.7.2019
Eric Beach and Parna Mehrbani Discuss California Privacy Act for Portland Business Journal
The Portland Business Journal has published an editorial by Eric Beach and Parna Mehrbani on why Oregon companies should care about the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).
4.11.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Host Employer Briefing on California Consumer Privacy Act
On March 14, Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach hosted an introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020.
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.
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Publications & Presentations
"Introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act," September 2019
"California Consumer Privacy Act 2.0," July 2019
"Why Should Oregon Companies Care About California’s Privacy Law?" Portland Business Journal, May 2019
"California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018," February 2019, April 2019
"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
"California Consumer Privacy Act 2.0," July 2019
"Why Should Oregon Companies Care About California’s Privacy Law?" Portland Business Journal, May 2019
"California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018," February 2019, April 2019
"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