Atty. Scott Ewing Brient
Scott E. Brient focuses his practice on intellectual property law.
Bankruptcy And Creditors' Rights & More Attorney · Serving Roswell, GA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Scott Ewing Brient at a Glance
Scott Ewing Brient is a Managing Partner based in Roswell, Georgia, practicing at Brient IP Law, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Florida (1999) and Georgia Superior Court of Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle District of Georgia (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of Florida Auburn University (B.A., 2004). Active member of State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association. Serves clients in Roswell, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Ewing Brient
- Scott E. Brient focuses his practice on intellectual property law
- As a former partner at one of the nation’s leading law firms, Alston & Bird, where he practiced law for almost 10 years, Mr. Brient has extensive experience in evaluating complex patent portfolios and in providing clients with strategic advice regarding potentially relevant patents within their industry
- He also has experience in trademark prosecution and licensing intellectual property
- As a registered patent attorney, Mr. Brient has over 22 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patents that protect mechanical devices, computer systems and software, and business methods
- He has particular experience in drafting, prosecuting, and analyzing patents covering medical devices, cloud computing systems, social networking systems, logistics technologies, complex industrial machines, software applications for handheld devices, computerized payment systems, RFID technology, wireless technologies, unique insurance products, and manufacturing systems
- In addition, he is experienced in helping clients protect their intellectual property through design patents, trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights
- Mr. Brient is also fluent in German, and works frequently with German companies on patent-related matters
- Mr. Brient received his J.D., with honors, in 1999 from the University of Florida and dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and German in 1993 from the University of Florida, where he was a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society
- During law school, Mr. Brient also took courses in Patent Claim Drafting, Patent Law, and Patent License Agreement Drafting at Franklin Pierce Law School, one of the top patent law schools in the country
- Prior to attending law school, Mr. Brient worked as a Systems and Business Analyst for Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and as a Mechanical Engineer and Software Developer for the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida
- At EDS, he worked on a team to develop a client/server computer system that processed all insurance claims for Vermont’s Medicaid program
- Mr. Brient is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and Atlanta’s IP Inn of the Court, and is a regular speaker at local bar events
- He is registered to practice before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida
- Representative Experience Served as lead outside patent counsel for a worldwide transportation and logistics company with a particular focus on obtaining patent protection for complex logistics systems and packaging handling systems
- The representation also involved providing strategic and legal advice regarding third party patents
- Served as lead outside patent counsel to a $4 billion late stage startup cloud computing company, with an emphasis on identifying and protecting the company’s key cloud computing and social media technologies
- Served as patent counsel for a major international insurance company with a focus on obtaining patent protection for unique insurance products, call processing systems, and insurance claim processing techniques
- The representation also involved providing patent-related legal advice in the context of various business transactions
- Served as lead outside patent counsel for an international rigid plastic packaging company with an emphasis on obtaining utility and design patent protection for unique plastic container designs and structures and related manufacturing techniques
- Negotiated multiple licenses of key fiber optic technology that is widely used in modern bow hunting sights
- Worked closely with a leading manufacturer of complex dispensing systems to develop a comprehensive portfolio of patents covering their products
- Served as patent counsel for a leading public university with a focus on obtaining patent protection for complex mechanical devices, such as medical devices
- Upcoming and Recent Speaking Engagements “Patent Law Update”, Atlanta Bar Association IP Section, SpringPosium Event
- April, 2017 “Roundtable Discussion of Patent Prosecution Issues”, Atlanta Bar Association IP Section, SpringPosium Event
- April, 2016 “Patent Law Update”, Atlanta Bar Association IP Section, SpringPosium Event
- April, 2015 “Patent Law Update”, Atlanta Bar Association IP Section, SpringPosium Event
- April, 2013. “The Patentability of Computer Systems, Software, and Business Methods”, Atlanta Bar Association IP Section, SpringPosium Event
- April, 2012. “Intellectual Property Ethics”, State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting
- January, 2009
- Publications “Insurance Company Mergers and Acquisitions”, Aspatore Books, March 2009, author of chapter entitled “Intellectual Property Considerations in Insurance-Related Mergers and Acquisitions”. “A Simple Plan for Protecting New Ideas In the Financial Services Industry”
- Financial Engineering News
- November/December 2006
- Issue No. 52
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Ewing Brient's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Ewing Brient handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roswell.
Patent Law in Roswell
Scott Ewing Brient is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Georgia →
Intellectual Property in Roswell
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Scott Ewing Brient is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Roswell
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Scott Ewing Brient is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →
Foreclosure Defense in Roswell
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roswell
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roswell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Roswell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roswell-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Roswell Choose Scott Ewing Brient
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Ewing Brient's practice in the field of patent, ip, bankruptcy, and foreclosure.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Ewing Brient brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and Georgia Superior Court of Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle District of Georgia, Scott Ewing Brient can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and bankruptcy, Scott Ewing Brient can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roswell
A Roswell-based practice means Scott Ewing Brient attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott Ewing Brient Handles in Roswell
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