Kurt E. Anderson

Kurt E. Anderson is an intellectual property and technology and business lawyer, and he advises clients on licensing, transactions, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He handles United States and international agreements involving software, SaaS, open-source technology, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. His work includes development, supply, distribution, independent contractor, and professional services agreements. He chairs the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group and helps businesses protect, commercialize, and enforce valuable assets at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

Kurt earned his B.A. from Colgate University in 1985. He received his J.D. with distinction from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden in 1988. He earned Tax Honors during his legal education before gaining admission to the New Jersey bar in 1988. He later gained admission to the New York bar in 2019. His education and admissions support his representation of businesses managing intellectual property and technology matters across several jurisdictions.

Kurt assists clients with trademark and copyright registration, portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement. He advises companies on protecting trade secrets and structuring contracts for technology development, distribution, procurement, and professional services. His guidance helps software providers address SaaS terms, service levels, open-source issues, and customer demands. He has written about trademarks, copyrights, software patents, privacy, digital platforms, and unfair competition. His commentary connects changing technology with practical legal and commercial concerns.

Kurt E. Anderson has earned recognition for his intellectual property work, and he remains active in professional leadership. He has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America for copyright, patent, and trademark law since 2010. His recognition has included Chambers USA listings for intellectual property matters. He contributes to the IP Biz Tech Blog and shares guidance on business, intellectual property, legal, and technology developments. His experience helps clients align intellectual property protection with licensing strategy, product development, regulatory obligations, and long-term business objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colgate University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)