Atty. Bryan K. Hanks

Atty. Bryan K. Hanks

Bryan Hanks is a registered patent attorney focused on the strategic development and enforcement of domestic and worldwide patent portfolios. He is go-to counsel for pilot programs, strategic advice, and some of the most difficult legal and technical projects for enterprises ranging from startups to the largest corporations in the world.

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About Bryan K. Hanks at a glance

Bryan K. Hanks is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Audio Engineering, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, 2016 Brigham Young University (B.S. Electrical, 2003). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Utah Bar Association. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bryan Hanks is a registered patent attorney focused on the strategic development and enforcement of domestic and worldwide patent portfolios
  • He is go-to counsel for pilot programs, strategic advice, and some of the most difficult legal and technical projects for enterprises ranging from startups to the largest corporations in the world
  • Known for thinking outside the box, Bryan is a recommended professional who can “take on any high technology brief” and “whip any large portfolio into shape.” Intellectual Asset Management (2021 and 2022 “IAM 1000” Editions)
  • Bryan guides clients through many areas of patent law, procurement, licensing, patentability searches, freedom-to-operate opinions, and IP due diligence
  • Bryan’s experience involves a wide range of technologies, including audio systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, digital signal processing devices, computer software applications, virtual and augmented reality systems, semiconductor devices, and network devices
  • Bryan has direct experience in engineering having worked at Hewlett Packard’s VLSI lab, where he developed regression testing processes for VLSI design tools, and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he programmed and maintained databases for International Space Station payloads
  • With a background in both programming and chip design and a fascination with automation, Bryan has focused on procuring patent protection for both the hardware accelerators and the software algorithms that power artificial intelligence
  • Concentrations •Domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution •Patent opinions •Post-grant patent proceedings, including inter partes review and ex parte reexaminations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' 2000-2025

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Bryan K. Hanks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan K. Hanks 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 Arizona

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

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Where is Bryan K. Hanks's law office located?
Bryan K. Hanks's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bryan K. Hanks handle?
Bryan K. Hanks focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did Bryan K. Hanks go to law school?
Bryan K. Hanks earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Electrical, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Electrical
Audio Engineering, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, 2016 Brigham Young University
- 2003

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