Donald J. Perreault, a founding partner of GTPP, specializes in U.S. and foreign protection for innovations in WDM optical communications components and systems, computer electronics and interfaces, software systems and interfaces, control systems, business method and Internet architectures, electrical communication components and systems, semiconductor manufacturing technologies, electric motor technologies and complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems.

Don has counseled clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors, has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications and has provided countless infringement, invalidity, and use opinions. He is active in negotiation and preparation of patent and technology license agreements, and has assumed primary responsibility for patent, trademark and copyright litigation matters. He also has acted as Lead Counsel in patent interference proceedings.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Don worked in Raytheon Company’s Communication Systems Division, where he designed and implemented electrical and software interfaces for communication systems used by the U.S. Armed Forces. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in communications technologies. Don received his law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) and is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bars as well as the Patent Bar. He is admitted to practice in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Federal District Courts.

Don is active in professional associations. He is a member of the Patent Law and Patent Litigation committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and participates in local technology organizations including the New Hampshire High Tech Council. Don is a New Hampshire resident and is active in his community, coaching youth baseball and soccer, and participating in community fundraising.