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Brendan Hughes

Brendan Hughes

USA 2026

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Cooley LLP
 Cooley LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

District of Columbia

4 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Brendan Hughes is chair of Cooley's global trademark, copyright and advertising practice group. He regularly counsels clients about the risks associated with using and attempting to register proposed marks, as well as the prosecution of trademark applications and maintenance of registrations. In addition, Brendan represents clients in connection with trademark, copyright and false advertising-related actions in federal court, as well as trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - District of Columbia

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Brendan Hughes is the global chair of Cooley's trade mark and copyright group. He is called upon for a wide range of trademark matters, including counselling, prosecution and enforcement.

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Strengths

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  • What distinguishes Brendan is not only his sharp legal mind and command of complex intellectual property law, but his empathy, humility and ability to truly listen.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade SecretsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Brendan Hughes is knowledgeable, insightful and strategic.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade SecretsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Brendan is an experienced and practical trademark lawyer.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade SecretsChambers Guide to the USA

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