Brian Hoffman

415-875-2484
bhoffman@fenwick.com
Partner Emeritus (retired)
Litigation

Brian M.
Hoffman

Brian M.
Hoffman

Brian M.
Hoffman

Partner Emeritus (retired)
Litigation

Brian helped clients at all stages—from emerging startups to multinational corporations—secure, protect and defend their intellectual property assets. Focused on patent litigation, Brian used his deep experience analyzing patents and prior art to craft offensive and defensive strategies for district court and post-grant proceedings, including inter partes reviews. He filed dozens of petitions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and had experience in jurisdictions throughout the country, including the Western District of Texas, District of Delaware, Central District of California and Western District of Washington.

Brian also had extensive experience counseling some of the world’s leading technology companies on strategic IP portfolio development, including patent protection and technology transactions.

Additionally, Brian advised clients on a variety of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including compliance issues related to key federal and state laws and regulations, including the California Privacy Rights Act.

He frequently assisted companies that developed new and emerging technologies or operated in changing legal landscapes. Brian had particular expertise in video streaming, internet advertising, machine learning, computer security, electronic commerce, encryption and digital rights management, electronic content delivery, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and blockchain.

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  • Alteryx
  • Malwarebytes
  • Marin Software
  • Meta
  • Pandora
  • Quantcast
  • Supercell Oy
  • Tekion
  • Yubico
  • Zimperium

  • Alteryx
  • Malwarebytes
  • Marin Software
  • Meta
  • Pandora
  • Quantcast
  • Supercell Oy
  • Tekion
  • Yubico
  • Zimperium

Recognition Recognition Recognition

Recognition Recognition Recognition

Recognition
IAM Patent 1000

2020 - 2025

Named Brian among California's leading patent prosecutors

Patexia

2023

Recognized among the most active IPR attorneys

Recognition
IAM Patent 1000

2020 - 2025

Named Brian among California's leading patent prosecutors

Patexia

2023

Recognized among the most active IPR attorneys