About Brendan J.
Brendan J. Hughes is a partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP in Washington, D.C., specializing in intellectual property and trademark law. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2004 and the District of Columbia Bar in 2005. The firm, located at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 700, handles a range of IP matters, including patent litigation, trademark disputes, and copyright issues. He earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2004 and his Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University in 1999.
During law school, he served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, gaining experience in federal court procedures. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, particularly in the areas of patent and trademark law. He represents clients in various stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations to appeals. Cases typically involve complex legal issues related to patent infringement, trademark disputes, and trade secret misappropriation.
Before joining Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, he worked as an associate at a boutique IP firm in Washington, D.C., where he gained experience in patent prosecution and trademark counseling. He also served as a judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. This gives a strong foundation in federal court procedures. He is a member of the International Trademark Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.
He has been recognized for his contributions to the field of intellectual property law, including being named a "Rising Star" in IP litigation by Super Lawyers in 2015. He is fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
