Partner
Brent P.
Johnson
Brent P Johnson is a patent attorney with 25 years of experience in managing a diverse range of intellectual property matters for clients in the US and worldwide. Over this career, Brent’s practice includes numerous litigation matters and the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications worldwide. He has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of US and foreign patent applications as well as hundreds of trademark applications. Brent manages a number of patent and trademark portfolios for clients in many different technical disciplines enabling him to be a sole source for most client needs in all aspects of intellectual property.
Brent regularly advises clients on patent and trademark filing strategies, transfer of domestic and international patent and trademark rights, licensing, freedom to operate, non-infringement and invalidity opinions. Brent also advises clients on many forms of dispute resolution including both litigation and alternative forms such as arbitration and mediation.
Brent has specific technological experience in the mechanical, electrical, and computer-related fields. Prior to his legal career Brent was an engineer that provides him industry experience in addition to his legal background. Brent has advised many startup companies, providing valuable legal services to ensure the successful development and maintenance of intellectual property rights.
Additionally, Brent’s specific experience in litigation includes the enforcement and defense of all intellectual property rights including patent, trademark and trade secrets. Brent has represented clients in many cases in the US District Court of Colorado and other jurisdictions.
Brent received his JD from the University of Denver in 1994. Prior to becoming a registered patent attorney the same year, Brent was a registered patent agent in the US Patent and Trademark office in 1992. Brent received his B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy in 1984. Brent served five years active duty in the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Brent enjoys spending his free time with his family and the outdoors
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EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER COLLEGE OF LAW, 1994
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, 1984
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Colorado
1994
Professional Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Presentations
Numerous Continuing Legal Education programs including a most recent “Pitfalls in Claim.”
7th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute; May 2009
Representation
The Kong Company, LLC v. Worldwise, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (D. Colo.) — Counsel for plaintiff in action for infringement of trade dress and trademark KONG and unfair competition for animal toys.
Metropolitan Homes, Inc. v. Metropolitan Homes Real Estate, Inc. (D. Colo.) — Counsel for plaintiff in action for infringement of trademark METROPOLITAN HOMES.
Stampoultzis v. KVP International, Inc. (S.D.N.Y.) — Counsel for defendant in action for infringement of patent directed to protective animal collar.
Judith G. Lippincott v. Bounce, Inc. (S.D. Cal.) — Counsel for defendant in action for infringement of patent directed to animal protective device.
The Kong Company, LLC v. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. (D. Colo.) — Counsel for plaintiff in action for infringement of product configuration trademark and and unfair competition for animal toys.
The Kong Company, LLC v. Hallmark K9. (D. Colo.) — Counsel for plaintiff in action for infringement of product configuration trademark and and unfair competition for animal toys.
The Kong Company, LLC v. Triple Crown Dog Academy, Inc. (D. Colo.) — Counsel for plaintiff in action for infringement of patent covering animal toys.
Brent’s Blog
Offer Letters: The Importance of Doing Them Right
When hiring employees, it is important for employers to know what type of relationship they are getting into. And to do that, it is important to understand the difference between an at-will and contract employee. At-Will vs. Contract Employment Colorado is...
COVID-19 State Orders
As the nation continues to see more issued orders, employers need to stay appraised of whether they are essential or non-essential in the states in which they operate.California Colorado Delaware Hawaii Illinois Indiana Louisana Michigan Minnesota...
UPDATED: COVID-19 IRS Tax Filing Relief: 90-Day Automatic Extension
On Saturday March 21, 2020, the Treasury Department and IRS issued Notice 2020-18, which extended the filing deadline for federal income taxes to July 15, 2020. This extension for filing is also automatic and taxpayers need not have to file for an extension on their...
In the News
BizWest: Ruscitti Talks Force Majeure
Right now, Ruscitti said he’s telling clients to be ready to assert or defend force majeure and to document in detail how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them. He’s also advising them not to panic and to remember that their companies are not the only ones dealing...
CEO’s from the Natural and Organic Product sector sit down for a BizWest CEO Roundtable
Boulder, CO - In partnership with BizWest, Plante Moran and Community Banks of Colorado, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti hosted over 10 executives in the natural and organic industry for a CEO Roundtable to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the industry....
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Presents the Final DenX of the year…
Denver, CO - Nearly 160 women attended the final DenX of the year. In partnership with BusinessDen, a local business journal, the law firm has partnered in providing four all-women networking events in the Denver area. This partnership is a testament to our diversity...
Firm Happenings
Offer Letters: The Importance of Doing Them Right
When hiring employees, it is important for employers to know what type of relationship they are getting into. And to do that, it is important to understand the difference between an at-will and contract employee. At-Will vs. Contract Employment Colorado is...
SBA Loans Under the CARES Act
On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed the CARES Act[1]. This client alert provides a brief overview of many of the SBA[2] provisions of the CARES Act that are likely to be of benefit to our clients. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The CARES Act Paycheck...
Commercial Lease Obligations in the Face of COVID_19: Force Majeure and Common Law Defenses
Authors: Tasha J. Power, Peter C. Schaub The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching, and yet to be seen, implications in our daily lives. None so less than in the area of landlord-tenant law. Below are some issues to consider. This is not an exhaustive list and should...