Craig R. Auge
Mr. Auge is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the technology and intellectual property group. He has counseled purchasers, vendors, manufacturers and users in all aspects of technology transactions and has assisted clients in software, computer, e-commerce, copyright, database, mobile application and confidentiality matters.
Career highlights include:
- Structuring and negotiating major retailers’ website platforming and e-commerce agreements
- Representing a major financial institution in obtaining mobile e-commerce banking solutions and fraud protections from a major vendor
- Counseling multiple clients when acquiring, selling, protecting and escrowing intellectual property in commercial, lending and corporate transactions
- Drafting variety of form contracts for technology service providers, including consultants, credit card payment gateways, on-line merchants, and digital signage network providers
- Representing numerous non-technology companies in acquiring software licenses and development, customization, installation and hosting services from key industry vendors
- Serving as counsel to resellers and distributors of technology services and products
- Advising and coordinating multiple clients’ IT contracting
Mr. Auge is AV-rated Preeminent (4.9 of 5.0) by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest peer review rating of legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Auge is a member of the Columbus Intellectual Property Law Association and the Computer Law Association.
Mr. Auge presented “Technology Contracting Overview” and “Independent Contractor Overview” at meetings for the Ohio Library Council.
Mr. Auge received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his M.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his B.A. summa cum laude from Bowling Green State University where he was Phi Beta Kappa.
Professional and Community Activities
- Mental Health America of Franklin County, Board of Trustees, 2009 to present
- TechColumbus, Member and Sponsor
- Children's Hunger Alliance, Advancement Committee, 2010 to present
- Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Board of Trustees, 2003-2005
Honors & Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Intellectual Property, 2005-2006
- AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated in Martindale Hubbell