Fairfield and Woods announced that Dave Ratner has joined the firm’s Denver office as a director, expanding its intellectual property and business law practices and adding entertainment law services.
Ratner advises businesses, entrepreneurs, artists and creative professionals on copyright and trademark protection, licensing, contracts, business formation and general business matters. His experience includes work in the music, film, publishing, design, internet and technology industries.
Ratner also advises creative professionals on establishing Artist Companies, or A-Corps, to structure their businesses, protect intellectual property and manage their rights.
“Dave brings a unique combination of business-minded legal counsel, intellectual property experience, and deep connections in Colorado’s creative community,” said Jack Reutzel, managing director of Fairfield and Woods. “His trademark practice creates new opportunities to support businesses across our client base, while his entertainment background adds a distinctive dimension to the firm.”
Ratner has held leadership positions with Swallow Hill Music, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, the Colorado Bar Association’s Sports and Entertainment Section and Colorado Attorneys for the Arts.