Protecting your Interests
Brian Hairston – Of Counsel
For twelve years, Brian Hairston has worked to establish and defend the intellectual property rights of organizations of all sizes and types, as well at those of independent inventors. Brian helps clients implement strategies, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection, to affect long-term business goals. Brian also helps clients to avoid infringement risks, and manages their patent portfolios. His clients range from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors. He has worked with clients in many industries such as packaging materials and processes, medical devices, firearms and weapons systems, measuring and sensing devices, textiles and consumer appliances.
Brian started his career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) where he gained an objective viewpoint and learned about the policies and operations of the USPTO. Brian went on to private practice and for over ten years worked with two very well-regarded intellectual property teams.
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. 1998
- University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1995
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
- Admitted to the Virginia State Bar
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Practice Areas
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
Patent Technology Areas
- Mechanical Devices
- Electrical/Electromechanical Devices
- Manufacturing Equipment and Processes
- Metallurgy
- Medical Devices and Procedures
- Materials Processing
- Business Methods