Brian Kauffman

Brian Kauffman is a seasoned Patent Attorney and Shareholder at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C., a position held since April 2012. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate at Oliff and Berridge PLC from October 2008 to April 2012, and as a Student Associate at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP from February 2006 to August 2008, where responsibilities included writing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Brian Kauffman began a career in intellectual property at the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner from March 2004 to February 2006, focusing on patent application examination. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America (2005-2009) and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (1992-1997).