Peter M Brody

Practice Areas

Peter Brody has been successfully litigating intellectual property cases and other complex disputes in federal and state courts across the United States for nearly 40 years. A member and former chair of Ropes & Gray’s intellectual property litigation group, Peter has litigated every type of IP case –patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, and false advertising - as well as a wide range of constitutional, administrative, and contract disputes. Peter also has substantial experience in alcoholic beverage laws and regulations. In addition to his trial and appellate practice, Peter has served as lead counsel in numerous domestic and international arbitrations, as well as hearings and proceedings before federal and state administrative agencies. Peter’s broad-based litigation experience enables him to see the big picture and to present complicated and technical matters in a clear and easy to understand manner. His extensive knowledge of intellectual property law, careful case preparation, and skilled advocacy are valued by leading companies in a wide array of business sectors, including alcoholic beverages, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, financial services, food, and personal care.

Peter is an active member of the International Trademark Association, having recently served as chair of INTA’s Legislation and Regulation Committee and now serving as chair of the Governance Subcommittee of the Geographic Indications Committee. He also currently serves as the president of the U.S. Section Chapter of the International Wine Lawyers Association. Additionally, Peter lectures and writes extensively on intellectual property and alcoholic beverage law and practice.