Atty. Jonathan Daniel Brightbill

Atty. Jonathan Daniel Brightbill

Mr. Jonathan Daniel Brightbill is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, copyright, trademark, internet & advertising litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Daniel Brightbill at a glance

Jonathan Daniel Brightbill is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (Inactive) (2002) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pe (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2002) and University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business (B.S. Public, 1997). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Jonathan Daniel Brightbill is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, copyright, trademark, internet & advertising litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Jonathan practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Daniel Brightbill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Daniel Brightbill 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

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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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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Daniel Brightbill

Where is Jonathan Daniel Brightbill's law office located?
Jonathan Daniel Brightbill's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Daniel Brightbill handle?
Jonathan Daniel Brightbill focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Jonathan Daniel Brightbill practiced law?
Jonathan Daniel Brightbill has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Jonathan Daniel Brightbill go to law school?
Jonathan Daniel Brightbill earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S. Public, 1997).
How can I contact Jonathan Daniel Brightbill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
B.S. Public
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania (Inactive)
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pe
Admitted: 2003

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