Atty. Brian M. Hoffman

Atty. Brian M. Hoffman

Brian M. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, privacy law and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (628) 333-8653

Profile Summary

About Brian M. Hoffman at a glance

Brian M. Hoffman is an Intellectual Property Group based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Fenwick And West Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, securities, and internet. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1995) and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Columbia University (B.S., 1991). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian M. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, privacy law and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Brian practices at Fenwick & West LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian M. Hoffman's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian M. Hoffman

Where is Brian M. Hoffman's law office located?
Brian M. Hoffman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Fenwick And West Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian M. Hoffman handle?
Brian M. Hoffman focuses on patent, real estate, ip, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian M. Hoffman practiced law?
Brian M. Hoffman has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Brian M. Hoffman go to law school?
Brian M. Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Brian M. Hoffman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.S.
Columbia University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Texas (Inactive)
Admitted: 1995
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1997

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