Grayson J. Derrick

Grayson J. Derrick is an intellectual property lawyer and partner at Baird Holm LLP who advises businesses on technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, payments, and intellectual property matters. He negotiates agreements for software development, licensing, technology acquisition, information technology services, and information security. His practice covers domestic and international trademark prosecution, copyright prosecution, domain name disputes, and other internet-related conflicts. He counsels clients across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and other industries.

Grayson earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida, graduating with honors. His academic training provided a foundation for technology law, intellectual property protection, regulatory analysis, and complex commercial transactions. His education supports work involving evolving legal issues that affect digital services, information systems, brands, and technology-driven businesses.

Grayson advises clients on privacy and security compliance, anti-money laundering programs, and money transmitter or money service business licensing. He maintains trademark portfolios for companies across the United States and helps organizations protect copyrights and other intellectual property assets. His transactional work includes agreements between technology vendors and customers involving ownership, licensing, implementation, and continued use of important business systems. He counsels healthcare providers concerning mission-critical technologies, including electronic medical record systems.

Grayson J. Derrick serves as Chair of the Technology and Intellectual Property Section and leads the Privacy and Data Protection practice group. He is a member of the Executive Committee and is admitted to practice in Nebraska. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, Nebraska Bar Association, and Nebraska Infragard. His practice combines technology transactions, intellectual property protection, privacy compliance, cybersecurity, payments, and regulatory counseling.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baird Holm LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, Nebraska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BA in Political Science

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