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Gerald Welch is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property law. Currently serving as Equity Principal at Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. since March 2015, Gerald Welch specializes in developing intellectual property portfolios aligned with corporate strategies, conducting due diligence investigations, clearance studies, and post-issuance practices before the PTAB. Prior to this role, Gerald Welch held key positions as Partner at Dentons, Managing Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, and Shareholder at Jenkens & Gilchrist. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Law (JD) from The University of Toledo, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.