David Brezina

Background

About David Brezina

David C. Brezina is counsel in the Chicago office of Ladas & Parry LLP. He is also an Adjunct Professor at The John Marshall Law School, where he teaches "Trademark Law" and has taught “Antitrust and Misuse Aspects of Intellectual Property Law.” A third generation patent lawyer, and second generation John Marshall Intellectual Property Law LLM Alumnus, Mr. Brezina has written, given interviews and lectured on IP topics frequently. He handles patent, trademark, and copyright applications, litigation, and licensing. Problem solving for clients in the intellectual property field can take advantage of overlap between traditional intellectual property "sub-fields." A basic example is that familiarity between the respective nuances of patent prosecution and patent litigation complementing handling the other effectively. Other examples of crossovers include the impact of publication of a patent on maintenance of trade secrets, the overlap between patent, trade secret, license and copyright in computer technology, and the implications of evidence of consumer perception affecting advertising, trademark and trade dress claims. In licensing, an understanding of the underlying legal protections as well as the impact of antitrust, contract and enforcement principles can yield a synergistic solution. Avocation and Nonlegal Activities Mr. Brezina is a Past Commodore of Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club, a sailboat racer and boatbuilder. He is a multi-engine rated Private Pilot. He has been a licensed bicycle racer and triathlon competitor. He maintains his association with his rugby club. Community activity includes Board membership and participation in several nonpartisan citizens' organizations, serving as a hearing officer in School elections, and participating as a coach in youth athletics. Specialties: Patents & Technology Experience in sports products, mechanical devices, composites & electronics. Trademarks, Trade Dress & False Advertising Experience involving many consumer and OEM products, credit repair & talent agency scams. Copyright & The Arts Experience in fine art, music, advertising copy, right of publicity & false advertising. Computer & Information Technology Experience in database piracy, license, copying issues, computer related patents & domain disputes.