Frank partners with innovators to develop and execute smart patent strategies that help them compete in global markets. His clients include growing, dynamic companies pioneering next-generation electrical and computer technologies including cryptocurrency and blockchain systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and medical devices.
Recognized as one of the World’s Leading IP Strategists by Intellectual Asset Management magazine, Frank often works hand in hand with clients to build their companies’ portfolios from the ground up. Although his clients include companies of all sizes, his practice focuses in particular on start-ups and mid-market companies whose patent portfolio is core to the value of their business. Frank’s keen technical skills allow him to collaborate closely with clients to identify the best opportunities for protecting their technology using a patent strategy carefully tailored to their goals. He has handled portfolios ranging from several to hundreds of patents and brings an exceptional understanding of the complexities of global patentability — including jurisdictional differences in patent law — to his work managing international filings and coordinating claim development to ensure global enforceability.
Prior to joining Mintz, Frank was a partner with a global intellectual property firm in Boston. Earlier he started his own web hosting company, DGN Enterprises, and worked in software engineering at a Boston-area start-up.
In addition, Frank has an active pro bono practice, and has worked extensively with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and many other nonprofit organizations.
viewpoints
NFTs: A Flash in the Crypto Pan or Virtual Gold? (Part 1)
August 2, 2022 | Blog | By Edmund P. Daley, Cory S. Flashner, Frank Gerratana
Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) grabbed mainstream attention in 2021 with news of digital art and collectibles selling for millions. But headlines reporting NFTs selling for millions were short-lived. “Crypto winter” cast a chill across the crypto world – prices and interest in the digital art and images that became synonymous with NFTs plummeted.
Could A Bored Ape + CryptoPunk + ApeCoin = A Security?
March 18, 2022 | Article | By Edmund P. Daley, Cory S. Flashner, Frank Gerratana
The NFT space is now accustomed to novel use cases and new project launches on a near daily basis. From NFTs involving real estate, to property in the metaverse, to NFT funds, innovation is the name of the game. But until a few days ago, we had not seen a corporate-style acquisition in the NFT space. This news is another reminder that technological innovation continues to outpace regulatory guidance.
Quentin Tarantino’s Secret NFTs
December 8, 2021 | Blog | By Michael Graif , Frank Gerratana
The Patentability of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
November 5, 2021 | Video | By Frank Gerratana
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property — Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and IP: What Does the Future Hold?
September 23, 2021 | Podcast | By Daniel Weinger, Frank Gerratana
News & Press
Video Camera Patent Ruling Shows Proving Novelty Is Essential
October 21, 2024
Mintz Member Frank Gerratana and Associate Mary Bao wrote an article for Bloomberg Law focused on how a recent ruling in Contour IP Holding v. GoPro provides lessons for how other tech enterprises can go about protecting their intellectual property.
Member Frank Gerratana was quoted by Business Insider in an article about how law firms are utilizing AI:
“Frank Gerratana, a partner at the international firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., said that he sees the integration of AI tools in law firms as a positive that can allow attorneys to spend more time on critical work.”
AI Is Ushering in a Tech Lawyer 'Golden Age'
August 18, 2024
Member Frank Gerratana was quoted by Business Insider in an article about the legal landscape surrounding AI. He discusses the legal concerns that AI presents related to intellectual property rights, privacy and data protection, liability, and human rights issues.
Mintz is pleased to announce that Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Members Matthew Galica, Frank Gerratana, Marguerite McConihe, Michael Newman, Adam Rizk, and James Wodarski have been named to the 2024 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
BOSTON – Nine Intellectual Property attorneys from Mintz have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide.
Mintz is pleased to announce that Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Members Matthew Galica, Frank Gerratana, Marguerite McConihe, Michael Newman, Adam Rizk, Adam Samansky, Daniel Weinger, and James Wodarski have been named to the 2023 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Billionaire Barry Diller Says The Media Should 'Absolutely' Sue AI Makers Over Ingesting Text From Articles
April 12, 2023
Member Frank Gerratana spoke to Insider about the growing use of AI technology and how this will impact copyright laws.
BOSTON- Six attorneys from Mintz have been recognized in the 2023 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide.
Six Mintz Attorneys Named To IAM Strategy 300 List Of Leading IP Strategists
September 09, 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
August 19, 2022
Mintz Named a Law360 2022 Powerhouse in Massachusetts
August 08, 2022
Quentin Tarantino’s Legal Thriller
January 5, 2022
Welcome to ‘Web3.’ What’s That?
December 6, 2021
Events & Speaking
USPTO Technology Centers 3600 & 3700 Customer Partnership Meeting
USPTO Headquarters, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
State Level Initiatives - A Snapshot of the National Policy Landscape: Federal Efforts, State Experiments, and Unpacking Oregon
Psychedelic Law Summit
Online
Tokenizing Creativity: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Intellectual Property
AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute
Rancho Mirage, California
Publications
- Author, "Avoiding Pitfalls: IP “Dos and Don’ts” for High-Tech Start Ups," The Licensing Journal (August 2023)
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch - Intellectual Property Law (2024 - 2025); Patent Law (2024 - 2025)
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists (2021 - 2024)
IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders – All Individuals (2022 - 2024)
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Up & Coming Lawyer” (2016)
Massachusetts Super Lawyers – Rising Stars list (2015)
Involvement
- Chair, AIPLA Law Practice Management Committee (2018 – 2019)
- Vice Chair, AIPLA Law Practice Management Committee (2016 – 2018)
- Chair, AIPLA New Lawyers Committee (2014 – 2016)
- Vice Chair, AIPLA New Lawyers Committee (2013 – 2014)
Recent Insights
Mintz Member Frank Gerratana and Associate Mary Bao wrote an article for Bloomberg Law focused on how a recent ruling in Contour IP Holding v. GoPro provides lessons for how other tech enterprises can go about protecting their intellectual property.
Member Frank Gerratana was quoted by Business Insider in an article about how law firms are utilizing AI:
“Frank Gerratana, a partner at the international firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., said that he sees the integration of AI tools in law firms as a positive that can allow attorneys to spend more time on critical work.”
