Rick Ballard
About Rick Ballard
Rick Ballard serves as Commercial Counsel at MNTN, bringing over twenty-five years of experience in the technology industry. His expertise encompasses software licensing, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate counseling.
Work at MNTN
Rick Ballard has been serving as Commercial Counsel at MNTN since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive legal expertise to support the company's commercial operations. His responsibilities include advising on software and technology licensing, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. His position at MNTN marks a continuation of his long-standing career in the technology sector, where he leverages his legal knowledge to navigate complex transactions and regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Rick Ballard holds a Master of Science degree in Physiology from San Jose State University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in intellectual property and corporate law. As a registered US Patent Attorney, he specializes in patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and complex technology transactions. His legal practice encompasses various aspects of software and technology licensing, data privacy, and corporate counseling.
Background
Rick Ballard has over twenty-five years of experience in the technology industry, where he has held various legal and engineering roles. His career includes significant positions at notable organizations, such as NASA Ames Research Center, where he served as Commercialization Manager and Space Physiology Lab Manager for ten years. He has also worked at Jones Day as an IP Attorney and at Axiom as an IP/Commercial Transactions Attorney, among other roles. His diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and technical aspects of the technology sector.
Previous Employment
Prior to his current role at MNTN, Rick Ballard held several key positions in the legal field. He worked at Goodwin as an Intellectual Property Transactions and Strategy Associate from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Partner at Landrum LLP from 2013 to 2016 and served as an IP/Commercial Transactions Attorney at Axiom from 2013 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a role as Chief Counsel and Director of IP at NASA Girvan Institute from 2002 to 2004, and as an IP Attorney at Jones Day from 2004 to 2007.
Specializations
Rick Ballard specializes in various areas of law relevant to the technology sector. His expertise includes software and technology licensing, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counseling. He is proficient in patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and complex technology transactions. His legal practice is characterized by a focus on commercial agreements and the intricacies of intellectual property law, making him a valuable asset in the technology industry.