Profile

Craig Johnson is a director in the litigation group of Fairfield and Woods, P.C. in Denver, Colorado USA

Overview

Craig Johnson’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including intellectual property litigation, business torts, employment and insurance coverage issues. He has substantial experience litigating trademark, trade secret and copyright disputes, and has assisted clients in developing programs for the protection of intellectual property rights. In addition, he has represented banks, securities broker-dealers and other financial institutions in a variety of matters, including litigation to set aside fraudulent conveyances, corporate “raiding” and breach of fiduciary duty claims, and violation of state and federal securities regulations.

He has also represented a number of state and local entities in disputes over interpretation of constitutional tax and spending limitations. Craig has substantial trial and appellate experience, and has argued cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and South Dakota. Prior to entering private practice, he served as the law clerk to Hon. Charles Pierce on the Colorado Court of Appeals, and was an Editor of the UCLA Law Review.

Craig’s diverse experience is illustrated through his numerous published articles, including:

■Co-Author, Chapter 25, Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Employment Law (2008, 2006, 2004 & 2001 Supps.)
■"Protecting Trade Secrets in the Hiring and Termination of Employees," Privacy & Data Security L.J. 838 (Aug. 2007)
■“Spammer Beware! A Survey of State Statutes Regulating Unsolicited Commercial Email,” 7 J. Internet Law 1 (Sept. 2003)
■“Designing a Trade Secrets Program,” 8 IP Litigator 17 (Feb. 2002
■“A Closer Look: The Net, E-Commerce Spark Invisible Trademark Infringement Via Metatags,” 25 Colo. J. 7 (June 6, 2001)
■“Image Wars: A Product’s Look and Feel Have Protection Under Trade Dress Laws,” 24 Colo. J. 7 (Sept. 6, 2000)
■“Minimizing the Risks of Misappropriation of Trade Secrets,” 18 Preventive L. Rep. 6 (Spring 2000)
■“Dog-Eat-Dog World: E-Commerce is Booming, and that Means a Rise in Cyber Piracy,” 24 Colo. J. 6 (June 21, 2000)
■“Immortal Combat: Employers, Employees Duke It Out Over Future Rights to Inventions,” 24 Colo. J. 10 (Feb. 23, 2000)
■“Maintaining Secrecy: Companies Should Design a Compliance Program to Prevent Employees From Misappropriating Their Trade Secrets,” 23 Colo. J. 9 (Nov. 24, 1999)
■"Remedies for Trade Name Infringement,” 28 Colorado Lawyer 67 (July 1999)
■“Assessing Damages for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets,” 27 Colorado Lawyer 71 (Aug. 1998)
■"Litigating Lost or Missing Insurance Policies,” 25 Colorado Lawyer 115 (Oct. 1996).
He has also lectured on appellate advocacy, trial tactics and intellectual property matters.

When not practicing law Craig is an avid fly fisherman and enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing and travel. He is a member of the Colorado Judicial Institute, and past president of the Colorado State University Alumni Association.

Colleges Attended

• Colorado State University, 1989
• UCLA School of Law, 1992

Languages Spoken

• English