About Neil Bryan
Neil B. Friedman is a partner at Hodgson Russ LLP, a prominent law firm located in New York City. Specializing in intellectual property law, he focuses particularly on trademarks. With over 29 years of legal experience, he has built a robust practice that covers trademark law, including prosecution, management of international portfolios, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and licensing. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1997 and the New Jersey State Bar in 1996, Neil has established himself as a trusted authority in the field. His extensive practice includes intellectual property litigation before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office. Neil regularly advises clients on critical issues such as trademark adoption, branding strategies, advertising, and social media concerns. This breadth of knowledge allows him to handle the requirements of intellectual property law effectively, ensuring that his clients receive comprehensive guidance tailored to their needs. Before joining Hodgson Russ, Neil was a partner at an intellectual property law firm with offices in both New York City and New Jersey. During his tenure there, he managed trademark portfolios for a diverse range of companies, both domestically and internationally. His experience in this role provided him with valuable insights into the details of global trademark management, further enhancing his ability to serve clients in various sectors. Neil's legal career also includes five years as a senior assistant district attorney in Suffolk County, New York.
In this capacity, he handled investigations and prosecutions related to trademark counterfeiting, computer crimes, and other white-collar offenses. This experience in the public sector gave him a unique perspective on the enforcement of intellectual property rights. This lets the attorney approach cases with a knowledge of both legal and practical implications. Academically, Neil earned his J.D. cum laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and holds a B.A. from Queens College, City University of New York.
He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of New York. As a member of the International Trademark Association and the New York State Bar Association, Neil remains actively engaged in the legal community. He has also co-authored an article on "Licensing Issues on the Internet," published in the Touro Law Review, further showcasing his expertise. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Neil's hands-on approach enables him to achieve cost-effective results for his clients in the intricate landscape of intellectual property law.
