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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.

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 2000

Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2008, cum laude; Law Review 2006-8

HONORS/AWARDS

Central Penn Business Journal, Forty Under 40, 2015

Pennsylvania Rising Stars®, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

Select Lawyers, 2016

Legal Intelligencer Unsung Hero Award – 2012

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Brewers Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Dauphin County Bar Association

Leadership Cumberland, Fellow, Class of 2016

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

PUBLICATIONS

January 30, 2023 - 2022 Copyright Law Recap: Andy Warhol, Social Media Content, and Taking Shortcuts in Copyright Applications
Part 3 in McNees Wallace & Nurick’s series: 2022 Intellectual Property Year in Review

January 17, 2023 - 2022 Trademark Law Recap: NFTs, Distinct Branding, and the First Amendment
Part 1 in McNees Wallace & Nurick’s series: 2022 Intellectual Property Year in Review

January 18, 2022 - 2021 In Review: Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
McNees Intellectual Property Client Alert

January 8, 2021 - McNees 2020 in Review - Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
McNees Intellectual Property Update

January 7, 2021 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Contains Significant Changes for IP Owners
McNees IP Client Update

July 1, 2020 - Negotiate Your Next Tech Contract Like a Pro
Corporate Counsel Business Journal

April 27, 2020 - Copyright and Fair Use for Educational Institutions Amid COVID-19
Intellectual Property Client Alert

April 16, 2020 - FDA Releases Guidance for Grocery Stores and Other Food Establishments
McNees Food & Beverage Client Alert

April 8, 2020 - FDA Relaxes Nutrition and Menu Labeling Requirements Amid COVID-19
McNees Food & Beverage Client Alert

January 7, 2020 - McNees 2019 in Review - Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
McNees Intellectual Property Client Alert

January 11, 2019 - McNees 2018 in Review - Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
McNees Intellectual Property Client Alert

February 15, 2018 - The Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Tax Credit Program
McNees Food & Beverage Client Alert

January 26, 2018 - Slack-Fill Litigation Heats Up
Corporate Counsel Business Journal

July 11, 2017 - McNees Advocate Alert
McNees Advocate Alert Newsletter

May 5, 2017 - FDA Extends Compliance for Restaurant Food Labeling and Seeks Additional Comments
McNees Food & Beverage Client Alert

October 28, 2016 - Pennsylvania Poised for Round Two of Liquor Reforms

August 4, 2016 - New Industry Resources for FDA's New Nutrition Facts Regulations
McNees Food & Beverage Client Alert

June 24, 2016 - BREXIT Causes Uncertainty in UK Trademark Protection
Intellectual Property Client Alert

February 22, 2016 - Advertise Responsibly - 5 Steps to Protect Craft Beer and Spirits From False Advertising Claims

February 28, 2015 - Energy Drink Maker Red Bull Opposes Virginia Craft Brewery's Use of 'Ox' in Brand Name

February 16, 2015 - Heads Up - Top 5 Reasons Craft Breweries Need to Register Their Trademarks

December 27, 2013 - McNees Client Alert
California to Require Website and Online Service Operators to Disclose Treatment of Do Not Track Requests

May 11, 2013 - Liquor Law Update - May 2013
In this issue: Employee Tip Pools:  Dive In With Caution  l  Ahhh…Spring  l  The Ska / Duclaw Trademark Dispute Over Euphoria, Trademark Lessons for the Craft Brewer

PRESS RELEASES

April 22, 2024 - McNees establishes Name, Image and Likeness team

February 2, 2021 - Co-Chairs of the McNees Intellectual Property Group Invited to Present for the State Bar of Montana

July 8, 2019 - McNees Announces 3rd Annual Food & Beverage Seminar Featuring Celebrity Chef

January 14, 2019 - Attorney Brian Gregg Named Co-Chair of McNees Intellectual Property Practice Group

October 5, 2018 - McNees Attorney to Speak at Craft Brewing Symposium

June 21, 2018 - McNees Hosts Second Annual Food & Beverage Seminar

May 31, 2018 - 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 31, 2018 - McNees Attorneys to Present Session on Contracts and Technology Considerations at 2018 CCAP County Administration Conference

May 30, 2018 - McNees Attorney to Discuss Building and Protecting a Brand at Economics Club Breakfast

May 24, 2017 - Brian Gregg Named Chairman of McNees’ Food and Beverage Practice Group

June 9, 2016 - McNees Wallace & Nurick attorneys selected as 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

June 7, 2016 - McNees’ Brian Gregg Graduates Leadership Cumberland Class of 2016

January 5, 2016 - McNees Elects Attorneys Brian Gregg And Dana Chilson Into Membership

December 8, 2015 - McNees Attorneys Selected as 2015 Select Lawyers

November 3, 2015 - McNees Attorney Brian Gregg to Participate on ABA Panel: "Overview of Intellectual Property Law Affecting Farmers, Agri-Businesses and Food Entrepreneurs"

July 24, 2015 - Brian P. Gregg Named One Of Central PA's Forty Under 40

October 18, 2014 - Alter Ego's alter ego - Introducing Zeroday Brewing Co.: Out with Sar

September 9, 2014 - Local Law Firm Focused on Aiding the Craft Beverage Industry