Christina L. Brown
Christina L. Brown has more than fifteen years of experience in all areas of intellectual property, with substantial first chair litigation experience. She has represented clients in litigation in the patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets arenas, acting as trial counsel in both bench and jury trials. Ms. Brown has broad experience in appellate proceedings, including litigation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
She is frequently invited to speak to groups in the business and legal fields, at such forums as entrepreneurs' groups, international trade associations, the Licensing Executives Society, and law school classes. Recent presentations include "Spies, Lies, and Dies: Protecting Technology at Home and Abroad"; "Intellectual Property: How to Know It When You See It"; and "How to Select an Expert Witness".
In addition to the jurisdictions noted below, Ms. Brown is admitted to practice in a wide variety of courts at the district and state level.
education
J.D., University of Toledo, Dean's Scholar
Charles W. Fornoff Moot Court Competition
- Outstanding Advocate
B.S., Adrian College, Biology and Political Science, With Honors, Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
bar admissions
Illinois
Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Trial Bar
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
honors & awards
Law Clerk, Ohio Court of Appeals for the Sixth District
professional leadership
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Patent Litigation Committee
- Corporate Practice Committee
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association