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Maschoff Brennan

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Utah


Maschoff Brennan

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We know how to build strong protection for your IP assets.

At Maschoff Brennan we ensure that your innovations are protected.  As ideas expand from an initial concept to a market-leading product, we create unique legal strategies that parallel distinct business goals to provide you with the strongest possible protection for your valuable intellectual property assets.  We advise on all matters pertaining to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, as well as deliver economical solutions for brand and portfolio development and protection.  We are skilled in negotiating licensing transactions, conducting diligence, and leveraging and enforcing IP rights around the world.  

Intellectual Property Litigation is what we do.  Every day.

Maschoff Brennan  attorneys regularly take on the largest and most expensive law firms in the nation, and win - at a much lower cost to our clients.  We represent clients at all stages and on all sides of intellectual property related disputes.  Whether you are enforcing your patents against the largest of companies, fighting unfair trade practices, enforcing a non-compete clause, or defending against patent trolls, our attorneys will effectively and efficiently represent you.  Our guiding principal in litigation is to keep it simple and efficient.  The legal principals may be complex, but to succeed, trial themes need to be clear and persuasive.  Our attorneys keep litigation costs down while, at the same time, achieving success.

Industries (14)

  • Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Material Sciences
  • Medical Devices
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Health Care
  • Outdoor & Sporting Goods
  • E-Commerce

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Intellectual Property - Utah

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Maschoff Brennan is a preeminent IP boutique with a strong pool of nationally significant clients. The firm is active in both prosecution and enforcement work, and is particularly known for its litigation strength, with notable expertise in information technology. It regularly represents clients in a range of patent and copyright infringement litigation and is well placed to handle cases in the appellate stages.

Work Highlights

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  • Maschoff Brennan represented Equil IP Holding in patent litigation accusing Akamai Technologies of patent infringement regarding automated media delivery systems.

Strengths

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  • The firm has strong technical knowledge of patents and excellent negotiation skills to resolve litigation matters.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Every lawyer at Maschoff Brennan is capable and bright.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Maschoff Brennan provides great service and quality of work.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eric L Maschoff
    Band 2Eric L Maschoff

    Eric L Maschoff

    Eric Maschoff acts for an impressive technology client base on a range of patent and trademark matters, including preparation and prosecution. He is also recognized for his licensing capabilities.
  • Band 2Richard Gilmore
    Band 2Richard Gilmore

    Richard Gilmore

    Richard Gilmore handles the preparation and prosecution of trademarks and patents for a wide-ranging client base, and regularly counsels on global strategies.
  • Band 3Kirk Harris
    Band 3Kirk Harris

    Kirk Harris

    Kirk Harris has a strong IP litigation practice with expertise in handling trade secret, patent and copyright cases. He also advises on IP protection.
    • Kirk Harris is a bright IP attorney with great capabilities to bring contentious matters to a resolution.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4C.J. Veverka
    Band 4C.J. Veverka

    C.J. Veverka

    C.J. Veverka is well regarded for his expertise in IP litigation mandates. His recent activity includes high-profile copyright and patent infringement litigation.
    • C.J. Veverka is brilliant and dedicated. I cannot compliment his efforts enough.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4R Burns Israelsen
    Band 4R Burns Israelsen

    R Burns Israelsen

    R Burns Israelsen manages an international practice handling the IP portfolios of an influential client base. His work includes patent prosecution and strategy.

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