Barsotti works in the firm's business, intellectual property, and international business practice areas, advising clients on general business matters, acquisition transactions, contract negotiation and intellectual property protection.  He has been with the firm since 2003. BusinessSteve offers creative and efficient strategies when advising clients in every stage of the business life cycle, including business formation and structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, franchising and counseling buyers and sellers in acquisition transactions.Intellectual PropertySteve also has extensive experience in identifying and protecting clients' intangible assets. He regularly safeguards clients' intellectual property interests, including domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, confidentiality agreements and NDAs, services agreements, infringement and trade secrets litigation and the drafting and negotiation of licenses. Steve is also experienced in issues regarding electronic media, including software and web development agreements, domain name disputes and Internet issues.International BusinessAdditionally, Steve leverages his knowledge of business and intellectual property law to service clients outside the United States.  He regularly counsels businesses in international acquisition transactions, trademark protection and issues involving supply and distribution. Barsotti works in the firm's business, intellectual property, and international business practice areas, advising clients on general business matters, acquisition transactions, contract negotiation and intellectual property protection.  He has been with the firm since 2003. BusinessSteve offers creative and efficient strategies when advising clients in every stage of the business life cycle, including business formation and structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, franchising and counseling buyers and sellers in acquisition transactions.Intellectual PropertySteve also has extensive experience in identifying and protecting clients' intangible assets. He regularly safeguards clients' intellectual property interests, including domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, confidentiality agreements and NDAs, services agreements, infringement and trade secrets litigation and the drafting and negotiation of licenses. Steve is also experienced in issues regarding electronic media, including software and web development agreements, domain name disputes and Internet issues.International BusinessAdditionally, Steve leverages his knowledge of business and intellectual property law to service clients outside the United States.  He regularly counsels businesses in international acquisition transactions, trademark protection and issues involving supply and distribution.Career HighlightsSuccessfully advised client with launch of worldwide brand and trademark protection strategy in 32 countries. Advised buyer in $20 million stock acquisition in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. Selected as a 2005, 2006 and 2007 "Ohio Rising Star" by Law & Politics Magazine, a publication that recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state, based on voting by individuals previously identified by the magazine as "Ohio Super Lawyers." Ohio Super Lawyers are said to represent the top 5 percent of the legal profession. Graduated first in his class from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2002. Professional Memberships Columbus Bar Association, member Columbus Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA), member Ohio State Bar Association, member United Way of Central Ohio, Young Leadership Group, member Bar Admissions Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of OhioEducationJuris Doctorate (2002)The Ohio State University Moritz College of LawSumma cum laude; Order of the Coif; The Ohio State Law Journal, articles editor Bachelor of Arts, History (1999)Wake Forest UniversityMagna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa