Attorneys

David is Of Counsel to the firm, having previously been a Partner for many years.  He is an experienced trial attorney whose IP law practice includes: trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising, patent infringement, licensing, and internet-related issues. He has litigated cases in federal district courts, state courts, the International Trade Commission, and the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, and has successfully appeared before the Federal Circuit, Second Circuit, Ninth Circuit and New York Court of Appeals.

In 2006, David obtained a $7.8 million jury verdict in a copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation case in U.S. district court. Since 2007, he has been selected by his peers as a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters, in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation. David commenced some of the first domain name dispute proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization and was counsel in one of the first New York cases determining the enforceability of online agreements. David served as lead outside counsel to the State of New York overseeing the protection and enforcement of the famous I ♥ NY trademarks and brand.

In June 2016, David completed his one-year term as President of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He previously served as President of the Albany County Bar Association; Secretary of NYSBA; and currently is a delegate to the House of Delegates for the American Bar Association (ABA). David also served as general counsel and on the board of directors of the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, he was appointed to the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Third Judicial District of the State of New York. David was appointed by Hon. Judith Kaye, then-Chief Judge of New York’s Court of Appeals, to the statewide Commission on Public Access to Court Records in 2002.

In 2020 David was a Fastcase 50 Honoree, awarded to top innovators in law and technology.  David received the Dean’s Medal from Albany Law School in May 2016 for his contributions to the legal profession and law school community. In 2001 he was honored with the Capital District Business Review’s “Forty Under 40” award for community service and professional achievement.

Dispute Resolution Services: Arbitrator, Mediator, and Neutral

Mr. Miranda is experienced in providing independent arbitration and mediation of legal disputes. He served as a court approved mediator, arbitrator and early neutral evaluator for the United States District Courts for the Northern District of New York and Western District of New York, as well as the New York State Supreme Court. He has served as an arbitrator of Intellectual Property and technology related disputes with the American Arbitration Association and National Arbitration Forum and has rendered arbitration decisions regarding disputes involving such famous trademarks as: Microsoft, McDonald’s, Facebook, Amazon.com, Bausch & Lomb, Target, 3M, U.S. News & World Report, ChevronTexaco, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Royal Bank of Scotland.

Mr. Miranda has earned the respect of the New York legal community having served as President of the New York State Bar Association (2015 – 2016) and the Albany County Bar Association (2009).  Mr. Miranda is a member of NYSBA’s Dispute Resolution Section and in 2021, completed its Comprehensive Training for the Conducting of Commercial Arbitrations, Domestic and International.

“Technology Issues and Professional Responsibility,” Guest Lecturer, New York Law School, New York, NY (February 2021)

“Intellectual Property Law for Manufacturing Startups,” Tech Valley Center of Gravity, Troy, NY (May 2020)

"Intellectual Property Law for the Non-IP Lawyer," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (March 2019)

"Ethics in Legal Practice: Review of Ethics Opinions in 2018," Program Chair, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (December 2018)

"Intellectual Property Law Basics," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2018)

"Ethics in Legal Practice: Review of Ethics Opinions in 2017," Program Chair, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (December 2017)

"Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (November 2017)

"Emerging Technology, Ethics and the Delivery of Legal Services," NYSBA Solo Practitioner Conference, New York City (September 2017)

"Pathways to the Profession," National Conference of Bar Presidents, New York City, (August 2017)

"Evidentiary Foundations in New York State and Federal Courts," Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, Albany, NY (April 2017)

"Growth Strategies: Expanding Your Business Internationally," TD Bank, Johnstown, NY (November 2016)

"Promoting, Selling and Delivering Goods Over the Internet," New York State Bar Association International Section, Paris Bar Association, Paris (October 2016)

"Forum on the Sale of Online Legal Documents," New York County Lawyers' Association, New York City (September 2016)

"The Future of the Legal Profession," Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis, IN (September 2016)

"Dean’s Medal Address," Albany Law School 2016 Commencement, Saratoga Springs, NY (May 2016)

"Law Day 2016," Keynote Address, Westchester County Bar Association 120th Anniversary Dinner, Rye Brook, NY (May 2016)

"The Changing Landscape of the Legal Profession," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (May 2016)

"Law Day 2016, 50th Anniversary of Miranda v. Arizona," New York Court of Appeals, Albany, NY (May 2016)

"Business and Human Rights," Law Society of England & Wales and New York State Bar Association, British Embassy, New York City (April 2016)

"Cross-Border Data Privacy," International Law Section, New York State Bar Association, Krakow, Poland (April 2016)

"Access to Legal Services: Creating Solutions," National Conference of Bar Presidents, San Diego, CA (February 2016)

"A New York Constitutional Convention," Presidential Summit, New York State Bar Association, New York City (January 2016)

"Social Media and the Legal Profession," Presidential Summit, New York State Bar Association, New York City (January 2016)

"Professionalism and Ethics in Legal Practice," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, New York City (January 2016)

"Patent Law for Non-Patent Lawyers," 27th Annual North American Law Summit on Intellectual Property Law, Cancun, Mexico (November 2015)

"Professionalism and Ethics in Legal Practice," 27th Annual North American Law Summit on Intellectual Property Law, Cancun, Mexico (November 2015)

"New York State as a Forum for International Law," joint meeting of New York State Bar Association and Brazilian Bar Association, Sao Paulo, Brazil (October 2015)

"Pathway to the Profession, from Law School to Lawyer," Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, NY (September 2015)

"Pathway to the Profession, from Law School to Lawyer," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (August 2015)

"Intellectual Property Law," Program Chair and Presenter, New York State Bar Association, New York City and Albany, NY (November 2012)

"Leadership in the NYSBA," Leadership Committee, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 2012)

"Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2012)

"Strategies for Cleantech Companies Under the New America Invents Act," Moderator, New Energy Symposium, New York City (July 2012)

"Intellectual Property for Start-Up Companies," Start-Up Weekend, Troy, NY (March 2012)

"How Intellectual Property Powers a Region's Economic Growth," TEDxAlbany, Albany, NY (November 2011)

"Issues in Intellectual Property," Siena College, Business Law, Loudonville, NY (October 2011)

"Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2011)

"Making the Transition from Law Student to Lawyer," Albany County Bar Association, Albany Law School, Albany, NY (October 2011)

"Intellectual Property Law," Program Chair and Presenter, New York State Bar Association, New York City and Albany, NY (March 2011)

"Solar Energy Patents," 14th Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference, Phoenix, AZ (February 2011)

"Issues in Intellectual Property," Siena College, Business Law, Loudonville, NY (December 2010)

"Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2010)

"Electronic Communications for Attorneys," New York State Bar Association, Section Leaders Conference, New York City (May 2010)

"Intellectual Property, Important to Our Region's Economic Growth," Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce, Troy, NY (May 2010)

"Clean Energy Innovation and Patent Trends," Association of Patent Law Firms, Webinar (November 2009)

"Leadership in the NYSBA," Panelist, New York State Bar Association, Albany, New York City (November 2009)

"Making the Transition from Law Student to Lawyer," Albany County Bar Association, Albany Law School, Albany, NY (October 2009)

"Patent Trends in Clean Energy," Healthy Building Conference 2009, Syracuse, NY (September 2009)

"Trademark Law Update," Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association, Rochester, NY (November 2008)

"Electronic Filing and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2008)

"Trademarks and Branding," Center for Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (October 2008)

"Intellectual Property Rights in Marketing," American Marketing Association, Albany, NY (March 2008)

"Preventing Test Fraud and Protecting Intellectual Property," Test Security Summit, Dallas, TX (March 2008)

"Intellectual Property Law in Assessment Examinations," Association of Test Professionals, Dallas, TX (March 2008)

"Using the Web to Promote Your Law Practice," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2007)

"Commercializing Technology," Center for Economic Growth, TechConnex, Troy, NY (October 2007)

"Intellectual Property Law for the General Practitioner," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2007)

"Copyright & Trademark Law and the Internet," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (April 2007)

"Copyright & Trademark Law and the Internet," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (March 2006)

"The Importance of Intellectual Property to Your Business," Capital Area Technology Association, Albany, NY (January 2006)

"Intellectual Property in Tech Valley," Center For Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (November 2005)

"Intellectual Property Law and the Internet," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (June 2005)

"Copyright and Internet Law," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (April 2005)

"Legal Ethics and the Internet," Practicing Law Institute, New York City (December 2004)

"Copyright and Trademark Law," Center For Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (November 2004)

"Intellectual Property Law," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 2004)

"Copyright Law and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law, Albany, NY (October 2004)

"Bar Association Use of Technology," Conference of Bar Leaders, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2004)

"Use of Expert Witnesses at Trial," Practicing Law Institute, Albany, NY (September 2004)

"Intellectual Property Law in Tech Valley," Albany Rotary Club, Albany, NY (September 2004)

"Intellectual Property Law," Chief Executives Network, Center for Economic Growth, Albany, NY (April 2003)

"Fundamentals of Copyright and Trademark Law," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting Program, New York City (January 2003)

"Convocation on the Face of the Profession," New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law, New York City (November 2002)

"Representing the Technology Company," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2002)

"Protection and Commercialization of Intellectual Property," Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (December 2001)

"Protection and Commercialization of Intellectual Property for Software and Technology Companies," Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (September 2001)

"Intellectual Property Law and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2001)

"Using the Internet and Other Technologies," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (June 2001)

"Intellectual Property for Librarians," Capital District Librarians Association, Colonie, NY (May 2001)

"Jurisdiction and the Internet," Government Law Center Albany Law School, The Capitol, Albany, NY (May 2001)

"Symposium on Copyright Law," Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology, Albany, NY (March 2001)

"Internet and E-mail Use Policies," Schools & Technology, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (November 2000)

"Protecting Intellectual Property Online," Internet Privacy Law and Information Institute, New York City (June 2000)

"Developments in Internet Law," Central New York Communications Association, Syracuse, NY (May 2000)

"Recovery & Protection of Domain Names," Capital Area Telecommunications Association, Annual Conference, Albany, NY (March 2000)

"Developments in Internet Law," New York State Senate Staff, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (February 2000)

"Domain Name Litigation and Dispute Resolution," New York State Assembly Staff, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (December 1999)

"Developments in Internet Law," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 1999)

"E-Commerce on the Internet," New York Newspaper Publishers Association, Syracuse, NY (October 1999)

"Internet for Lawyers," New York State Bar Association, New York City, Long Island, Albany, NY (September/October 1999)

"Business on the Internet," Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing, Troy, NY (September 1999)

"Employment Law Issues Facing High-Tech Companies," Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Troy, NY (June 1999)

"Year 2000 Legislation: An Update," Technology Policy for New York, Government Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (June 1999)

"Computer Issues for Your Law Firm in the Millennium," Albany Law School Institute of Legal Studies, Albany, NY (April 1999)

"Year 2000 Legal Issues," Capital Area Telecommunications Association, Annual Conference, Albany, NY (March 1999)

"Using Technology for Legal Research," Technology and the Law, Russell Sage College, Albany, NY (March 1999)

"Using the Internet in Your Law Practice," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Young Lawyers Section, New York City (January 1999)

"Developments in Internet and Technology Law," Capital District Association of Life Insurance Underwriters, Albany, NY (December 1998)

"Legal Issues in Educational Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Chair Development Project, Bear Mountain, NY (November 1998)

"Intellectual Property Rights and Liabilities on the Internet," Project Management Institute, Albany, NY (September 1998)

"Technology Update for Lawyers," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Binghamton, NY (April 1998)

"Legal Developments on the Internet," Keynote Address, Association of Collegiate Business Schools, Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY (April 1998)

"Telecommunications Law Update," Keynote Address, Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1998)

"Legal Issues in Information Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Department Chair Conference, Cooperstown, NY (October 1997)

"Legal Implications of Internet Hyperlinks," Communication Design for the World Wide Web, Rensselaer Satellite Video Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (October 1997)

"E-Mail and Internet Use Policies," New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, Ellenville, NY (September 1997)

"E-Mail and Internet Use Policies," New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section, New York State School Attorneys, Bolton Landing, NY (September 1997)

"Intellectual Property Law on the Internet," Venture Affiliates of RPI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (August 1997)

"Legal Issues in Information Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Department Chair Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY (May 1997)

"Developments in Internet Law," Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1997)

"Education and the Internet," Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Capital Leadership Program, Troy, NY (March 1997)

"Developments in Internet Law," New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Intellectual Property Law and Corporate Counsel Sections, New York City (January 1997)

"Law on the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Technology Update Series, Albany, NY (November 1996)

"Internet Roundtable," Government Technology Conference, Albany, NY (September 1996)

"Telecommunications Act of 1996," Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1996)

"Reimagining the future of New York's courts," The Daily Record IP Frontiers (January 11, 2021)

"Fair Use in 'Oracle v. Google," New York Law Journal (April 30, 2018)

“The Importance of a Comprehensive Trademark Enforcement Program: The Changing Tides of Trademark Infringement,” INSIDE NYSBA Corporate Counsel Section, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Spring/Summer 2016)

“Lawyers Must Protect the Public We Serve,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (May 2016)

“Balancing Act: Data Privacy Protection,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (March/April 2016)

“NY Must Prepare Now for Constitutional Convention,” Press & Sun Bulletin, Democrat & Chronicle (February 25, 2016)

“At the Crossroads of Law and Technology,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (February 2016)

"Why IP Matters to Our Economic Growth," The Daily Record IP Frontiers (January 19, 2016)

“Say No to Nonlawyer Ownership,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (January 2016)

“Top Tips for First-Year Lawyers,” Huffington Post (December 11, 2015)

“The Law Remains a Noble Profession,” ABA GPSolo Report (November 25, 2015)

“With Liberty and Justice for All,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (November/December 2015)

“Government Shutdown Would Be Especially Bad for NY Business,” Crain's New York (October 27, 2015)

“Influencing the Future,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (October 2015)

"Capitol Hill Inaction Burdens Courts; Failure to Agree on a Federal Budget Will Lead Wheels of Justice to Grind to a Halt," Newsday Opinion (September 18, 2015)

"Advocating for Our Clients, Our Members and Our Profession," New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (July/August 2015)

"The True Administration of Justice is the Firmest Pillar of Good Government," New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (June 2015)

“New York Intellectual Property Law Review,” The Anthony V. Cardona Annual Issue of New York Appeals, Albany Law Review, Vol. 75, No. 2 (2011/2012)

“Protecting Trademarks in the Global Marketplace,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 81, No. 5 (June 2009)

“IP in the Obama Administration,” The Daily Record IP Frontiers (February 17, 2009)

“Doctrine of Conversion Applies to Electronic Property,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 80, No. 2 (February 2008)

“Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against YouTube,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 79, No. 6 (July/August 2007)

GEICO v. Google and the Use of Trademarks by Search Engines,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 78, No. 7 (September 2006)

“Supreme Court Permits Internet Wine Sales,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 78, No. 2 (February 2006)

“Enabling Copyright Infringement,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 77, No. 8 (October 2005)

“Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Litigation,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 77, No. 6 (July/August 2005)

Internet Guide for New York Lawyers, Second Edition, Editor-in-Chief, Contributing Author, New York State Bar Association (June 2005)

“Legal Ethics and the Internet: Staying Out of Trouble, What Every Attorney Must Know About Ethics," Practicing Law Institute (December 2004)

“E-mail Confidentiality Questioned by Federal Court of Appeals,” State Bar News, Technology Issue (October 2004)

“Recording Industry Can Find Ways to Profit from Online Music Sharing,” The Business Review (August 6, 2004)

“Intellectual Property Powers Economy,” The Business Review (July 2, 2004)

“Reviewing Michael Crichton’s 'Prey'," The Business Review (January 10, 2003)

“Failure to Know Copyright Issues May Be Costly,” The Business Review (October 7, 2002)

“Second Circuit Clarifies Insurance Coverage for Infringement Claims,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 4 (Summer 2002)

“Federal Courts Review Domain Name Arbitration Decisions,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Spring 2002)

“eBay Protected by Safe Harbor Provisions of DMCA,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 2 (Winter 2002)

“Judicial Review of Domain Name Arbitration Decisions,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Fall 2001)

“Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Stands Against Web Site Host,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 4 (Summer 2001); republished in State Bar News, New York State Bar Association, Technology Issue (December 2001)

“ISPs Need Policies That Consider New Online Infringement Laws,” Capital District Business Review (August 13, 2001)

“Napster Defenses,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association (Vol. 19, No. 3 Spring 2001)

“New Exemptions to DMCA,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 2 (Winter 2001)

“Court Kicks Sand on Trademark Infringement Claim,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 1 (Fall 2000)

“Internet Arrives at State’s High Court,” New York Law Journal, Court of Appeals the Year in Review, (October 2, 2000)

  • Albany Law School, J.D., 1988
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., 1985

  • New York State Bar Association, President (2015-2016); Member, Intellectual Property Law Section, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, International Section, and Dispute Resolution Section
  • Albany County Bar Association, President (2009)
  • American Bar Association, Delegate to ABA House of Delegates (1998-2000, 2014-present); Chair of Intellectual Property Law Section’s Subcommittee on Trademarks and Metatags on the Internet (1997-2002); Columnist, “Intellectual Property Law Newsletter,” (1996-2002); Member since 1989
  • Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and General Counsel (2010-2014)
  • New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for Third Judicial District (2009)
  • New York State Commission on Public Access to Court Records. Appointed by Hon. Judith Kaye (2002-2004). Served on statewide commission examining issues of privacy and open access relating to information in court case files.
  • National Conference of Bar Presidents (2014-2017)
  • Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association (2015-2017)
  • Italian American Bar Association (2008-present)
  • Northern District of New York Federal Bar Association (2010-present)
  • IP and Innovation Inn of Court for the Northern District of New York (2010-2017)
  • New York State Bar
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal, Second and Ninth Circuits
  • United States District Court for Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western Districts of NY and Massachusetts

 

 

  • Overview

    David is Of Counsel to the firm, having previously been a Partner for many years.  He is an experienced trial attorney whose IP law practice includes: trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising, patent infringement, licensing, and internet-related issues. He has litigated cases in federal district courts, state courts, the International Trade Commission, and the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, and has successfully appeared before the Federal Circuit, Second Circuit, Ninth Circuit and New York Court of Appeals.

    In 2006, David obtained a $7.8 million jury verdict in a copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation case in U.S. district court. Since 2007, he has been selected by his peers as a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters, in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation. David commenced some of the first domain name dispute proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization and was counsel in one of the first New York cases determining the enforceability of online agreements. David served as lead outside counsel to the State of New York overseeing the protection and enforcement of the famous I ♥ NY trademarks and brand.

    In June 2016, David completed his one-year term as President of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He previously served as President of the Albany County Bar Association; Secretary of NYSBA; and currently is a delegate to the House of Delegates for the American Bar Association (ABA). David also served as general counsel and on the board of directors of the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, he was appointed to the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Third Judicial District of the State of New York. David was appointed by Hon. Judith Kaye, then-Chief Judge of New York’s Court of Appeals, to the statewide Commission on Public Access to Court Records in 2002.

    In 2020 David was a Fastcase 50 Honoree, awarded to top innovators in law and technology.  David received the Dean’s Medal from Albany Law School in May 2016 for his contributions to the legal profession and law school community. In 2001 he was honored with the Capital District Business Review’s “Forty Under 40” award for community service and professional achievement.

    Dispute Resolution Services: Arbitrator, Mediator, and Neutral

    Mr. Miranda is experienced in providing independent arbitration and mediation of legal disputes. He served as a court approved mediator, arbitrator and early neutral evaluator for the United States District Courts for the Northern District of New York and Western District of New York, as well as the New York State Supreme Court. He has served as an arbitrator of Intellectual Property and technology related disputes with the American Arbitration Association and National Arbitration Forum and has rendered arbitration decisions regarding disputes involving such famous trademarks as: Microsoft, McDonald’s, Facebook, Amazon.com, Bausch & Lomb, Target, 3M, U.S. News & World Report, ChevronTexaco, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Royal Bank of Scotland.

    Mr. Miranda has earned the respect of the New York legal community having served as President of the New York State Bar Association (2015 – 2016) and the Albany County Bar Association (2009).  Mr. Miranda is a member of NYSBA’s Dispute Resolution Section and in 2021, completed its Comprehensive Training for the Conducting of Commercial Arbitrations, Domestic and International.

  • Speaking Engagements

    “Technology Issues and Professional Responsibility,” Guest Lecturer, New York Law School, New York, NY (February 2021)

    “Intellectual Property Law for Manufacturing Startups,” Tech Valley Center of Gravity, Troy, NY (May 2020)

    "Intellectual Property Law for the Non-IP Lawyer," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (March 2019)

    "Ethics in Legal Practice: Review of Ethics Opinions in 2018," Program Chair, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (December 2018)

    "Intellectual Property Law Basics," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2018)

    "Ethics in Legal Practice: Review of Ethics Opinions in 2017," Program Chair, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (December 2017)

    "Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (November 2017)

    "Emerging Technology, Ethics and the Delivery of Legal Services," NYSBA Solo Practitioner Conference, New York City (September 2017)

    "Pathways to the Profession," National Conference of Bar Presidents, New York City, (August 2017)

    "Evidentiary Foundations in New York State and Federal Courts," Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, Albany, NY (April 2017)

    "Growth Strategies: Expanding Your Business Internationally," TD Bank, Johnstown, NY (November 2016)

    "Promoting, Selling and Delivering Goods Over the Internet," New York State Bar Association International Section, Paris Bar Association, Paris (October 2016)

    "Forum on the Sale of Online Legal Documents," New York County Lawyers' Association, New York City (September 2016)

    "The Future of the Legal Profession," Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis, IN (September 2016)

    "Dean’s Medal Address," Albany Law School 2016 Commencement, Saratoga Springs, NY (May 2016)

    "Law Day 2016," Keynote Address, Westchester County Bar Association 120th Anniversary Dinner, Rye Brook, NY (May 2016)

    "The Changing Landscape of the Legal Profession," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (May 2016)

    "Law Day 2016, 50th Anniversary of Miranda v. Arizona," New York Court of Appeals, Albany, NY (May 2016)

    "Business and Human Rights," Law Society of England & Wales and New York State Bar Association, British Embassy, New York City (April 2016)

    "Cross-Border Data Privacy," International Law Section, New York State Bar Association, Krakow, Poland (April 2016)

    "Access to Legal Services: Creating Solutions," National Conference of Bar Presidents, San Diego, CA (February 2016)

    "A New York Constitutional Convention," Presidential Summit, New York State Bar Association, New York City (January 2016)

    "Social Media and the Legal Profession," Presidential Summit, New York State Bar Association, New York City (January 2016)

    "Professionalism and Ethics in Legal Practice," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, New York City (January 2016)

    "Patent Law for Non-Patent Lawyers," 27th Annual North American Law Summit on Intellectual Property Law, Cancun, Mexico (November 2015)

    "Professionalism and Ethics in Legal Practice," 27th Annual North American Law Summit on Intellectual Property Law, Cancun, Mexico (November 2015)

    "New York State as a Forum for International Law," joint meeting of New York State Bar Association and Brazilian Bar Association, Sao Paulo, Brazil (October 2015)

    "Pathway to the Profession, from Law School to Lawyer," Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, NY (September 2015)

    "Pathway to the Profession, from Law School to Lawyer," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (August 2015)

    "Intellectual Property Law," Program Chair and Presenter, New York State Bar Association, New York City and Albany, NY (November 2012)

    "Leadership in the NYSBA," Leadership Committee, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 2012)

    "Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2012)

    "Strategies for Cleantech Companies Under the New America Invents Act," Moderator, New Energy Symposium, New York City (July 2012)

    "Intellectual Property for Start-Up Companies," Start-Up Weekend, Troy, NY (March 2012)

    "How Intellectual Property Powers a Region's Economic Growth," TEDxAlbany, Albany, NY (November 2011)

    "Issues in Intellectual Property," Siena College, Business Law, Loudonville, NY (October 2011)

    "Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2011)

    "Making the Transition from Law Student to Lawyer," Albany County Bar Association, Albany Law School, Albany, NY (October 2011)

    "Intellectual Property Law," Program Chair and Presenter, New York State Bar Association, New York City and Albany, NY (March 2011)

    "Solar Energy Patents," 14th Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference, Phoenix, AZ (February 2011)

    "Issues in Intellectual Property," Siena College, Business Law, Loudonville, NY (December 2010)

    "Depositions and Discovery in Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Albany, NY (October 2010)

    "Electronic Communications for Attorneys," New York State Bar Association, Section Leaders Conference, New York City (May 2010)

    "Intellectual Property, Important to Our Region's Economic Growth," Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce, Troy, NY (May 2010)

    "Clean Energy Innovation and Patent Trends," Association of Patent Law Firms, Webinar (November 2009)

    "Leadership in the NYSBA," Panelist, New York State Bar Association, Albany, New York City (November 2009)

    "Making the Transition from Law Student to Lawyer," Albany County Bar Association, Albany Law School, Albany, NY (October 2009)

    "Patent Trends in Clean Energy," Healthy Building Conference 2009, Syracuse, NY (September 2009)

    "Trademark Law Update," Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association, Rochester, NY (November 2008)

    "Electronic Filing and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2008)

    "Trademarks and Branding," Center for Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (October 2008)

    "Intellectual Property Rights in Marketing," American Marketing Association, Albany, NY (March 2008)

    "Preventing Test Fraud and Protecting Intellectual Property," Test Security Summit, Dallas, TX (March 2008)

    "Intellectual Property Law in Assessment Examinations," Association of Test Professionals, Dallas, TX (March 2008)

    "Using the Web to Promote Your Law Practice," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2007)

    "Commercializing Technology," Center for Economic Growth, TechConnex, Troy, NY (October 2007)

    "Intellectual Property Law for the General Practitioner," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2007)

    "Copyright & Trademark Law and the Internet," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (April 2007)

    "Copyright & Trademark Law and the Internet," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (March 2006)

    "The Importance of Intellectual Property to Your Business," Capital Area Technology Association, Albany, NY (January 2006)

    "Intellectual Property in Tech Valley," Center For Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (November 2005)

    "Intellectual Property Law and the Internet," Albany Law School, Albany, NY (June 2005)

    "Copyright and Internet Law," School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (April 2005)

    "Legal Ethics and the Internet," Practicing Law Institute, New York City (December 2004)

    "Copyright and Trademark Law," Center For Economic Growth, TechConnex, Albany, NY (November 2004)

    "Intellectual Property Law," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 2004)

    "Copyright Law and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law, Albany, NY (October 2004)

    "Bar Association Use of Technology," Conference of Bar Leaders, New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (October 2004)

    "Use of Expert Witnesses at Trial," Practicing Law Institute, Albany, NY (September 2004)

    "Intellectual Property Law in Tech Valley," Albany Rotary Club, Albany, NY (September 2004)

    "Intellectual Property Law," Chief Executives Network, Center for Economic Growth, Albany, NY (April 2003)

    "Fundamentals of Copyright and Trademark Law," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting Program, New York City (January 2003)

    "Convocation on the Face of the Profession," New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law, New York City (November 2002)

    "Representing the Technology Company," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2002)

    "Protection and Commercialization of Intellectual Property," Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (December 2001)

    "Protection and Commercialization of Intellectual Property for Software and Technology Companies," Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (September 2001)

    "Intellectual Property Law and the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (September 2001)

    "Using the Internet and Other Technologies," New York State Bar Association, Albany, NY (June 2001)

    "Intellectual Property for Librarians," Capital District Librarians Association, Colonie, NY (May 2001)

    "Jurisdiction and the Internet," Government Law Center Albany Law School, The Capitol, Albany, NY (May 2001)

    "Symposium on Copyright Law," Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology, Albany, NY (March 2001)

    "Internet and E-mail Use Policies," Schools & Technology, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (November 2000)

    "Protecting Intellectual Property Online," Internet Privacy Law and Information Institute, New York City (June 2000)

    "Developments in Internet Law," Central New York Communications Association, Syracuse, NY (May 2000)

    "Recovery & Protection of Domain Names," Capital Area Telecommunications Association, Annual Conference, Albany, NY (March 2000)

    "Developments in Internet Law," New York State Senate Staff, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (February 2000)

    "Domain Name Litigation and Dispute Resolution," New York State Assembly Staff, Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (December 1999)

    "Developments in Internet Law," Albany County Bar Association, Albany, NY (November 1999)

    "E-Commerce on the Internet," New York Newspaper Publishers Association, Syracuse, NY (October 1999)

    "Internet for Lawyers," New York State Bar Association, New York City, Long Island, Albany, NY (September/October 1999)

    "Business on the Internet," Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing, Troy, NY (September 1999)

    "Employment Law Issues Facing High-Tech Companies," Science and Technology Law Center of Albany Law School, Troy, NY (June 1999)

    "Year 2000 Legislation: An Update," Technology Policy for New York, Government Law Center of Albany Law School, Albany, NY (June 1999)

    "Computer Issues for Your Law Firm in the Millennium," Albany Law School Institute of Legal Studies, Albany, NY (April 1999)

    "Year 2000 Legal Issues," Capital Area Telecommunications Association, Annual Conference, Albany, NY (March 1999)

    "Using Technology for Legal Research," Technology and the Law, Russell Sage College, Albany, NY (March 1999)

    "Using the Internet in Your Law Practice," New York State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Young Lawyers Section, New York City (January 1999)

    "Developments in Internet and Technology Law," Capital District Association of Life Insurance Underwriters, Albany, NY (December 1998)

    "Legal Issues in Educational Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Chair Development Project, Bear Mountain, NY (November 1998)

    "Intellectual Property Rights and Liabilities on the Internet," Project Management Institute, Albany, NY (September 1998)

    "Technology Update for Lawyers," New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Binghamton, NY (April 1998)

    "Legal Developments on the Internet," Keynote Address, Association of Collegiate Business Schools, Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY (April 1998)

    "Telecommunications Law Update," Keynote Address, Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1998)

    "Legal Issues in Information Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Department Chair Conference, Cooperstown, NY (October 1997)

    "Legal Implications of Internet Hyperlinks," Communication Design for the World Wide Web, Rensselaer Satellite Video Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (October 1997)

    "E-Mail and Internet Use Policies," New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, Ellenville, NY (September 1997)

    "E-Mail and Internet Use Policies," New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section, New York State School Attorneys, Bolton Landing, NY (September 1997)

    "Intellectual Property Law on the Internet," Venture Affiliates of RPI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (August 1997)

    "Legal Issues in Information Technology," State University of New York Two-Year College Department Chair Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY (May 1997)

    "Developments in Internet Law," Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1997)

    "Education and the Internet," Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Capital Leadership Program, Troy, NY (March 1997)

    "Developments in Internet Law," New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Intellectual Property Law and Corporate Counsel Sections, New York City (January 1997)

    "Law on the Internet," New York State Bar Association, Technology Update Series, Albany, NY (November 1996)

    "Internet Roundtable," Government Technology Conference, Albany, NY (September 1996)

    "Telecommunications Act of 1996," Capital Area Telecommunications Association Annual Conference, Albany, NY (April 1996)

  • Publications

    "Reimagining the future of New York's courts," The Daily Record IP Frontiers (January 11, 2021)

    "Fair Use in 'Oracle v. Google," New York Law Journal (April 30, 2018)

    “The Importance of a Comprehensive Trademark Enforcement Program: The Changing Tides of Trademark Infringement,” INSIDE NYSBA Corporate Counsel Section, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Spring/Summer 2016)

    “Lawyers Must Protect the Public We Serve,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (May 2016)

    “Balancing Act: Data Privacy Protection,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (March/April 2016)

    “NY Must Prepare Now for Constitutional Convention,” Press & Sun Bulletin, Democrat & Chronicle (February 25, 2016)

    “At the Crossroads of Law and Technology,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (February 2016)

    "Why IP Matters to Our Economic Growth," The Daily Record IP Frontiers (January 19, 2016)

    “Say No to Nonlawyer Ownership,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (January 2016)

    “Top Tips for First-Year Lawyers,” Huffington Post (December 11, 2015)

    “The Law Remains a Noble Profession,” ABA GPSolo Report (November 25, 2015)

    “With Liberty and Justice for All,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (November/December 2015)

    “Government Shutdown Would Be Especially Bad for NY Business,” Crain's New York (October 27, 2015)

    “Influencing the Future,” New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (October 2015)

    "Capitol Hill Inaction Burdens Courts; Failure to Agree on a Federal Budget Will Lead Wheels of Justice to Grind to a Halt," Newsday Opinion (September 18, 2015)

    "Advocating for Our Clients, Our Members and Our Profession," New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (July/August 2015)

    "The True Administration of Justice is the Firmest Pillar of Good Government," New York State Bar Journal, President’s Message (June 2015)

    “New York Intellectual Property Law Review,” The Anthony V. Cardona Annual Issue of New York Appeals, Albany Law Review, Vol. 75, No. 2 (2011/2012)

    “Protecting Trademarks in the Global Marketplace,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 81, No. 5 (June 2009)

    “IP in the Obama Administration,” The Daily Record IP Frontiers (February 17, 2009)

    “Doctrine of Conversion Applies to Electronic Property,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 80, No. 2 (February 2008)

    “Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against YouTube,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 79, No. 6 (July/August 2007)

    GEICO v. Google and the Use of Trademarks by Search Engines,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 78, No. 7 (September 2006)

    “Supreme Court Permits Internet Wine Sales,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 78, No. 2 (February 2006)

    “Enabling Copyright Infringement,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 77, No. 8 (October 2005)

    “Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Litigation,” New York State Bar Association Journal, Vol. 77, No. 6 (July/August 2005)

    Internet Guide for New York Lawyers, Second Edition, Editor-in-Chief, Contributing Author, New York State Bar Association (June 2005)

    “Legal Ethics and the Internet: Staying Out of Trouble, What Every Attorney Must Know About Ethics," Practicing Law Institute (December 2004)

    “E-mail Confidentiality Questioned by Federal Court of Appeals,” State Bar News, Technology Issue (October 2004)

    “Recording Industry Can Find Ways to Profit from Online Music Sharing,” The Business Review (August 6, 2004)

    “Intellectual Property Powers Economy,” The Business Review (July 2, 2004)

    “Reviewing Michael Crichton’s 'Prey'," The Business Review (January 10, 2003)

    “Failure to Know Copyright Issues May Be Costly,” The Business Review (October 7, 2002)

    “Second Circuit Clarifies Insurance Coverage for Infringement Claims,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 4 (Summer 2002)

    “Federal Courts Review Domain Name Arbitration Decisions,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Spring 2002)

    “eBay Protected by Safe Harbor Provisions of DMCA,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 2 (Winter 2002)

    “Judicial Review of Domain Name Arbitration Decisions,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Fall 2001)

    “Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Stands Against Web Site Host,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 4 (Summer 2001); republished in State Bar News, New York State Bar Association, Technology Issue (December 2001)

    “ISPs Need Policies That Consider New Online Infringement Laws,” Capital District Business Review (August 13, 2001)

    “Napster Defenses,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association (Vol. 19, No. 3 Spring 2001)

    “New Exemptions to DMCA,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 2 (Winter 2001)

    “Court Kicks Sand on Trademark Infringement Claim,” Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, American Bar Association, Vol. 19, No. 1 (Fall 2000)

    “Internet Arrives at State’s High Court,” New York Law Journal, Court of Appeals the Year in Review, (October 2, 2000)

  • News
  • Education
    • Albany Law School, J.D., 1988
    • State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., 1985
  • Recognitions

  • Memberships
    • New York State Bar Association, President (2015-2016); Member, Intellectual Property Law Section, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, International Section, and Dispute Resolution Section
    • Albany County Bar Association, President (2009)
    • American Bar Association, Delegate to ABA House of Delegates (1998-2000, 2014-present); Chair of Intellectual Property Law Section’s Subcommittee on Trademarks and Metatags on the Internet (1997-2002); Columnist, “Intellectual Property Law Newsletter,” (1996-2002); Member since 1989
    • Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and General Counsel (2010-2014)
    • New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for Third Judicial District (2009)
    • New York State Commission on Public Access to Court Records. Appointed by Hon. Judith Kaye (2002-2004). Served on statewide commission examining issues of privacy and open access relating to information in court case files.
    • National Conference of Bar Presidents (2014-2017)
    • Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association (2015-2017)
    • Italian American Bar Association (2008-present)
    • Northern District of New York Federal Bar Association (2010-present)
    • IP and Innovation Inn of Court for the Northern District of New York (2010-2017)
  • Admissions
    • New York State Bar
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal, Second and Ninth Circuits
    • United States District Court for Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western Districts of NY and Massachusetts