Brian is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group. Brian’s focus is on trademark and copyright protection, software and technology services contracts, franchising, food labeling law, internet law and other issues related to the protection and licensing of intellectual property.
While Brian provides legal advice for clients in numerous industries, he has a particular focus assisting craft breweries, wineries and craft liquor distilleries with trademark protection, and development of branding strategies.
His trademark and copyright practice includes resolving disputes through negotiated co-existence and licensing agreements as well as representing clients in cancellation and opposition proceedings before both the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and trademark and copyright litigation in federal court.
Brian also advises both vendors and users on the legal issues surrounding the use of software and technology including SaaS/PaaS agreements, data privacy/security and the drafting and negotiation of software and technology services agreements.
Further, he worked with clients on their internet presence including website development and hosting agreements as well as website terms of use, privacy policies, domain name acquisition and disputes, and social media issues.
As a lawyer, Brian also handles product labeling, advertising, and regulatory compliance for clients in the human food and pet food industry.
The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 2000
Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2008, cum laude; Law Review 2006-8
Central Penn Business Journal, Forty Under 40, 2015
Pennsylvania Rising Stars®, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
Select Lawyers, 2016
Legal Intelligencer Unsung Hero Award – 2012
Brewers Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Dauphin County Bar Association
Leadership Cumberland, Fellow, Class of 2016
July 1, 2020 - Negotiate Your Next Tech Contract Like a Pro
Corporate Counsel Business Journal
January 26, 2018 - Slack-Fill Litigation Heats Up
Corporate Counsel Business Journal
July 11, 2017 - McNees Advocate Alert
McNees Advocate Alert Newsletter
October 28, 2016 - Pennsylvania Poised for Round Two of Liquor Reforms
February 16, 2015 - Heads Up - Top 5 Reasons Craft Breweries Need to Register Their Trademarks
August 8, 2024 - Legal Landscape of Trademarks and Copyrights for Marketing Professionals
October 12, 2018 - Trademark and Advertising
February 9, 2021 - 2020 IP Year in Review
September 12, 2019 - 3rd Annual McNees Food & Beverage Seminar
September 13, 2018 - McNees Food & Beverage Seminar
September 14, 2017 - McNees Food & Beverage Group Seminar
October 27, 2016 - Cyber Security for Small & Mid-Size Businesses
September 30, 2016 - Brewers of Pennsylvania 2016 Seminar
January 25, 2015 - BREWERS OF PENNSYLVANIA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING