Sterling A. Brennan

Sterling A. Brennan is an experienced patent litigator focusing on a broad range of intellectual property and business litigation. His practice encompasses cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, among other areas. He has represented major companies across diverse industries, including software and computer components, smart home technology, energy, financial services, biotechnology, and health services.

Based on available tracking data, Mr. Brennan has appeared as counsel for plaintiffs in patent litigation, including the case of Dish Technologies L.L.C. et al. v. Eastlink. While this single tracked appearance suggests a plaintiff-side focus, his broader professional profile indicates extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes disputes, suggesting a versatile practice.

Mr. Brennan is Of Counsel at Maschoff Brennan, a firm he co-founded in 2013 and where he previously chaired the litigation practice. Prior to Maschoff Brennan, he was a litigation partner at Morrison & Foerster until 2003 and later practiced at Workman Nydegger, an intellectual property firm. His firm, Maschoff Brennan, handles post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, including PTAB and IPRs, aligning with his intellectual property enforcement focus.

He has tried cases and handled appeals in federal and state courts nationwide, including appearances before the Ninth, Tenth, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal, as well as the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Brennan earned his J.D., cum laude, from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, and a B.A. in Economics from Brigham Young University. He is admitted to practice in California and Utah state and federal courts.