Atty. Brian James Downey

Atty. Brian James Downey

Brian James Downey is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark and copyright, intellectual prop. and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian James Downey at a glance

Brian James Downey is an Of Counsel based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996) and Ohio (1998). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James Downey is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark and copyright, intellectual prop. and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Brian practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Downey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian James Downey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian James Downey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian James Downey

Where is Brian James Downey's law office located?
Brian James Downey's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Downey handle?
Brian James Downey focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Brian James Downey practiced law?
Brian James Downey has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Brian James Downey go to law school?
Brian James Downey earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Brian James Downey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
Ohio
Admitted: 1998

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