Bryan's extensive experience in intellectual property litigation and trade compliance, including representing major clients in more than 30 states, administrative tribunals, and international courts, makes him a go-to counsel for complex legal challenges.

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Bryan focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, advising clients on patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, as well as trade compliance and competition issues.

A former trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Bryan serves as regional and national litigation counsel to clients in courts across more than 30 states, Canada, and the EU, as well as before various administrative tribunals, such as the International Trade Commission (ITC). He assists clients ranging from startups to multinational manufacturers in patent enforcement, international patent portfolio development, and compliance with U.S. and international trade laws. Bryan has extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending high-stakes intellectual property and competition cases.

  • In the Matter of Certain Dryer Wall Exhaust Vent Assemblies and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3800 (U.S.I.T.C.).  Lead counsel for complainant manufacturer in an ITC investigation concerning exterior wall dryer exhaust vents (pending).
  • In the Matter of Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof (U.S.I.T.C. and S.D.T.X.). Lead counsel for the startup complainant in an ITC investigation and district court litigation concerning raised metal garden beds. Completed one-week trial and obtained Commission decision finding the misappropriation of trade secret, obtaining limited exclusion and cease and desist orders; filed subsequent enforcement proceeding (obtained settlement).
  • In the Matter of Certain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and Devices Containing Same (U.S.I.T.C. and D.N.M.). Lead counsel for the respondent manufacturer in an ITC investigation and related district court litigation concerning ground fault circuit interrupters. Completed two-week ITC trial, obtaining the final Commission order and a district court summary judgment of noninfringement.
  • In the Matter of Certain Toner Cartridges and Devices Containing Same (U.S.I.T.C.). Represented the nonrespondent manufacturers impacted by a general exclusion order seeking clearance opinions from the Office of International Trade; received full clearance on all products.
  • Defended U.S. subsidiary and foreign affiliates against BIS and OFAC claims of violations of export controls; obtained administrative rulings of no violation.
  • Nine Stars Group (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Factory Direct Wholesale, LLC (C.D. Cal.). Lead counsel for the defendant in a patent infringement action; obtained summary judgment of invalidity of all asserted claims.
  • Profectus Tech. LLC v. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., et al., (EDTX). Represented a group of defendants in a patent infringement action relating to adjustment/activation of a computer screen in response to an external event; obtained summary judgment of non-infringement, affirmed on appeal to Fed. Cir.
  • Logica UK Ltd. v. CES Int’l, Inc. (U.K.). Represented the defendant in a copyright and software performance dispute before the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Technology and Construction Court in London, England. Granted leave by the court to appear as co-counsel in front of the bar; obtained settlement.
  • All-Media Typlan Ltd. v. Reuters Am., Inc., et al. (S.D.N.Y. and various courts throughout Europe). Lead counsel for a plaintiff software developer in a copyright infringement and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case; coordinating and appearing in actions pending in New York, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Intellectual Property (2024-2026)
  • Super Lawyers® Georgia, Intellectual Property Litigation (2004-2019)
  • Chambers USA, Award for Excellence, Intellectual Property Litigation (2010-2014)

Bryan focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, advising clients on patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, as well as trade compliance and competition issues.

A former trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Bryan serves as regional and national litigation counsel to clients in courts across more than 30 states, Canada, and the EU, as well as before various administrative tribunals, such as the International Trade Commission (ITC). He assists clients ranging from startups to multinational manufacturers in patent enforcement, international patent portfolio development, and compliance with U.S. and international trade laws. Bryan has extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending high-stakes intellectual property and competition cases.

  • In the Matter of Certain Dryer Wall Exhaust Vent Assemblies and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3800 (U.S.I.T.C.).  Lead counsel for complainant manufacturer in an ITC investigation concerning exterior wall dryer exhaust vents (pending).
  • In the Matter of Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof (U.S.I.T.C. and S.D.T.X.). Lead counsel for the startup complainant in an ITC investigation and district court litigation concerning raised metal garden beds. Completed one-week trial and obtained Commission decision finding the misappropriation of trade secret, obtaining limited exclusion and cease and desist orders; filed subsequent enforcement proceeding (obtained settlement).
  • In the Matter of Certain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and Devices Containing Same (U.S.I.T.C. and D.N.M.). Lead counsel for the respondent manufacturer in an ITC investigation and related district court litigation concerning ground fault circuit interrupters. Completed two-week ITC trial, obtaining the final Commission order and a district court summary judgment of noninfringement.
  • In the Matter of Certain Toner Cartridges and Devices Containing Same (U.S.I.T.C.). Represented the nonrespondent manufacturers impacted by a general exclusion order seeking clearance opinions from the Office of International Trade; received full clearance on all products.
  • Defended U.S. subsidiary and foreign affiliates against BIS and OFAC claims of violations of export controls; obtained administrative rulings of no violation.
  • Nine Stars Group (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Factory Direct Wholesale, LLC (C.D. Cal.). Lead counsel for the defendant in a patent infringement action; obtained summary judgment of invalidity of all asserted claims.
  • Profectus Tech. LLC v. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., et al., (EDTX). Represented a group of defendants in a patent infringement action relating to adjustment/activation of a computer screen in response to an external event; obtained summary judgment of non-infringement, affirmed on appeal to Fed. Cir.
  • Logica UK Ltd. v. CES Int’l, Inc. (U.K.). Represented the defendant in a copyright and software performance dispute before the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Technology and Construction Court in London, England. Granted leave by the court to appear as co-counsel in front of the bar; obtained settlement.
  • All-Media Typlan Ltd. v. Reuters Am., Inc., et al. (S.D.N.Y. and various courts throughout Europe). Lead counsel for a plaintiff software developer in a copyright infringement and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case; coordinating and appearing in actions pending in New York, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Intellectual Property (2024-2026)
  • Super Lawyers® Georgia, Intellectual Property Litigation (2004-2019)
  • Chambers USA, Award for Excellence, Intellectual Property Litigation (2010-2014)
  • Member, American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law and Antitrust Law Sections)
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, American Chemical Society
  • Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Member, American Institute of Physics
  • Canon Advocate, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta Tribunal and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis Tribunal (appellate tribunal)
  • Treasurer, Georgia State Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
  • Trial attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (1989-2002)

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1989
  • Lehigh University, B.S., 1986

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of International Trade