Brian Hill handles litigation for innovative companies, with an emphasis on cross-border technology and life sciences disputes. As an intellectual property litigator, he represents clients in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, unfair competition under the Lanham Act, and trade secret misappropriation.
Brian devotes a significant portion of his practice to unfair import investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission, drawing on extensive experience spanning dozens of Section 337 matters. He has represented both complainants and respondents throughout all phases of these disputes, from conception to enforcement proceedings and interactions with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Chambers USA has recognized Brian as “an emerging talent with a great deal of experience in Section 337 investigations.”
Brian is well-versed in the industry-specific economic terminology required in ITC matters and regularly works with economists and technical experts. His physics background enables him to routinely manage cases involving advanced technology, such as semiconductors, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.
Earlier in his career, Brian was a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and an attorney at the ITC. A registered patent attorney, he is a well-known thought leader in the space and a frequent commentator on ITC-related matters. Brian currently serves on the Executive Committee of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association.
Experience
- A major electronics and display manufacturer as a Respondent in an ITC investigation related to smart television functionality, resulting in a favorable settlement.*
- A domestic medical device manufacturer in an action involving counterfeit imports entering the U.S. supply chain, resulting in a General Exclusion Order.*
- A global pharmaceutical company in a case related to falsely advertised pharmaceuticals.*
- A leading provider of smart technology to multifamily properties in a competitor case involving smart thermostats, resulting in a successful defense and withdrawal of the complaint.*
- An engineering and technology firm, the Complainant in a case against a Swiss competitor involving liquid lens technology, resulting in an early, favorable settlement.*
- A leading American technology company, the Respondent in a case involving computer networking technology, resulting in an early, favorable settlement.*
- A global manufacturer of equipment and materials for computer chips, the Complainant in a case against a competitor involving RFID technology, resulting in a favorable settlement.*
- A biosensor-producing nanotechnology company, the Complainant in a case against the manufacturers of solar panels in China related to nanowire technology.*
*Represents experience with previous employer.
Perspectives
Recognition
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 2012, cum laude
- M.A., Columbia University, 2008
- B.S., University of Delaware, 2005
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Government & Military Service
- Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2014-2015)
- Attorney, U.S. International Trade Commissioner (2014)
Activities
- Executive Committee, International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association (2024-present)