Related Practices

Education

  • J.D., Boston University School of Law, 1997
  • B.A., University of Texas, 1993, Plan II Honors Program

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2000

Dana Brody-Brown

Partner
2440 W. El Camino Real
6th Floor
Mountain View, California 94040
Phone 650.391.1381
Fax 650.391.1382

About Dana Brody-Brown

Ms. Brody-Brown is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. Her work is focused in the areas of trademark counseling and prosecution, including trademark audits, portfolio analysis and strategic counseling, selection and searching of trademarks, domestic and worldwide registration and enforcement, domain name issues, and licensing.

Ms. Brody-Brown handles trademark disputes, including domain name issues and opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. She has counseled a wide array of clients ranging from start-ups to well-known and established companies in varied industries including consumer electronics, semiconductors, software, banking, fashion, music and entertainment. She also has experience and a particular interest in the areas of advertising and marketing law and counsels clients regarding trademark and consumer issues raised by advertising and marketing and how those issues can be addressed.

Prior to joining Lewis and Roca, Ms. Brody-Brown practiced at White & Case LLP. Before entering the private sector, she worked for the National Association for Public Interest Law in Washington, DC.

Representative Cases/Matters

  • Searched and cleared new trademarks and advised clients regarding use in worldwide advertising, marketing and sales.
  • Strategically planned and prosecuted worldwide filing programs to obtain trademark registration in every country with a trademark registration system.
  • Won domain name disputes through the Uniform Dispute Resolution Procedure.
  • Acquired trademarks and domain names from third parties.
  • Drafted and negotiated trademark licenses, assignments, co-existence agreements, and other related agreements.
  • Performed trademark audits and IP due diligence in anticipation of corporate transactions.
  • Provided review and counseling for major television and print advertising campaigns.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • International Trademark Association, Bulletin Committee, Member (2010-2012)
  • Santa Clara County Bar Association, High Technology Law Executive Committee, Vice-Chair 2009
  • Maryland State Bar, Inactive (1998)

Publications

  • Interview, "Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them: Featuring Dana Brody-Brown of Lewis and Roca LLP," Ms. JD online publication, August 2009

Speaking Engagements

  • Panel Speaker, “Trademark and Copyright Year in Review”, Santa Clara County Bar Association High Technology Law Section, January 2009
  • Presenter, "U.S. Trademark Prosecution," U.S. Trademark Practice for Paralegals, South San Francisco, CA, June 2008
  • Panel Moderator, “Opinion of Counsel after Seagate”, Santa Clara County Bar Association High Technology Law Section, May 2008
  • Interview, "How to Use Your Trademark & Copyright Assets to Generate Additional Sources of Revenue," The Wealth Spa, Voice of America radio broadcast, 2008