Ralph N. Gaboury

Of counsel at Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP in New York, New York, attorney Ralph N. Gaboury offers his competence in a variety of matters such as:Intellectual property (IP)TrademarksCopyrightsTrade secretsTechnology licensingFurthermore, Mr. Gaboury's practice includes advising on the transaction and licensing of IP rights. He endeavors to settle disputes with minimal legal intervention, reducing litigation costs and inconvenience for his clients. His proficiency in this domain is evidenced by numerous successful cease and desist letters to potential infringers that he has authored.With a diverse clientele that cuts across numerous industries – including computer software and hardware, electronics design and production, gaming, finance, insurance, domestic and international manufacturing, and retail – Mr. Gaboury brings a wealth of experience to the table. Creative professionals such as authors, musicians, designers and consultants also gain from his knowledge of safeguarding the IP within their creative output.In his extensive career, Mr. Gaboury has effectively filed and managed hundreds of federal trademark and copyright registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office. He guides his clients meticulously in selecting and clearing trademarks to benefit entirely from U.S. and international trademark laws.After securing his B.S. in professional and technical communication from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, in 1995, Mr. Gaboury earned his J.D. from the University of Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York, in 1999. At law school, he was a note and comment editor of the Buffalo Law Review and a senior member of the Jessup Fasken Moot Court Board.Licensed to practice law in New York since 2000 and in Rhode Island and Massachusetts since 2002, Mr. Gaboury is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Beyond his legal acumen, he is an associate of the New York State Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Bar Association.