Atty. Tara McMillen

Atty. Tara McMillen

Tara McMillen advises companies on intellectual property and technology-driven transactions across the life sciences, technology, and manufacturing industries. Tara prepares and negotiates commercial agreements, technology licenses, intellectual property assignments, joint venture and sublicense arrangements, and agreements for commercial manufacturing and distribution, research and development, and collaborations.

San Diego San Diego 5 yrs experience 5 year
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About Tara McMillen at a glance

Tara McMillen is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on ip and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2021). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D. Member, 2021) and St. Cloud State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tara McMillen advises companies on intellectual property and technology-driven transactions across the life sciences, technology, and manufacturing industries
  • Tara prepares and negotiates commercial agreements, technology licenses, intellectual property assignments, joint venture and sublicense arrangements, and agreements for commercial manufacturing and distribution, research and development, and collaborations
  • Tara also supports mergers, acquisitions, and investments with intellectual property counseling and diligence
  • Tara’s background includes serving as a corporate attorney for a nonprofit foundation, where she managed contracting processes and advised on policy and nonprofit regulatory compliance
  • On strategic acquisitions, investments and mergers, Tara provides intellectual property counseling and leads due diligence
  • Concentrations • Intellectual Property and technology licensing and collaborations • Manufacturing, distribution, and services agreements • Biotech and life science arrangements Experience Representative Matters • Represented a semiconductor and infrastructure software products provider on the sale of its End-User Computing Division to a global investment firm for US$4 billion. ° • Led intellectual property due diligence and negotiations for an advanced magnetic sensor technology company in its US$420 million acquisition by a global semiconductor technology designer and manufacturer.° • Drafted and negotiated a license and research collaboration agreement for the commercialization of nonviral gene therapy products in certain fields and exclusive option rights to expand the license fields.° • Advised on the global expansion of an optical business, including the acquisition of an optical retailer with more than 140 locations in the Upper Midwest.° • Drafted and negotiated agreements for the commercial manufacturing and international distribution of CGM devices. ° • Provided intellectual property counseling to a global clothing company in connection with strategic partnerships, licensing, and a take-private transaction. ° °The above representations were handled by Ms. McMillen prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Recognition & Leadership Professional & Community Involvement • Member, San Diego County Bar Association, Present

Practice Areas Explained

Tara McMillen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara McMillen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Tara McMillen's law office located?
Tara McMillen's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara McMillen handle?
Tara McMillen focuses on ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tara McMillen practiced law?
Tara McMillen has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Tara McMillen go to law school?
Tara McMillen earned their education at (J.D. Member, 2021); (—).
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Education

J.D. Member
University of San Diego
- 2021
St. Cloud State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2021

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