Atty. Brian Paul Gearing

Atty. Brian Paul Gearing

Brian Paul Gearing is a lawyer practicing patent application, licensing, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Brian Paul Gearing at a glance

Brian Paul Gearing is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2006). Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. Mechanical, 1999). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Paul Gearing is a lawyer practicing patent application, licensing, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Brian practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Paul Gearing's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Brian Paul Gearing's law office located?
Brian Paul Gearing's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Paul Gearing handle?
Brian Paul Gearing focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Paul Gearing practiced law?
Brian Paul Gearing has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Brian Paul Gearing go to law school?
Brian Paul Gearing earned their education at (M.S. Mechanical, 1999).
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Education

M.S. Mechanical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2006

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