Brianna Forbes Silverstein
Counsel
Overview
Brianna Silverstein is a dynamic and trusted litigator with a well-rounded portfolio, skilled in all areas of patent litigation with experience negotiating settlements and license agreements, both in connection with and outside of litigation. Brianna vigorously represents her clients in district courts around the country and administrative tribunals, such as the International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). She has assisted clients in various industries and technology fields, ranging from milkshake machines and footwear to software for radiation treatment planning.
Brianna also has extensive experience in product liability and mass tort law, employment law, and general business dispute and contract matters.
Patent Litigation
Brianna counsels clients in various stages of litigation, including pre-filing investigation; drafting initial pleadings; drafting and responding to written discovery; facilitating the collection, production, and review of documents; taking and defending depositions; drafting and responding to claim construction briefs; working with both technical and damages experts; drafting pre-trial statements; performing both direct and cross-examinations at trial; drafting post-trial briefing; and preparing cases for appeal. Brianna has honed and developed the ability to translate sometimes complex patent and technology concepts into layperson terms.
Trademark and Copyrights
In addition to patent litigation, Brianna also assists clients with both trademark and copyright litigation. She litigates these matters both in federal court as well as at the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). Brianna has helped clients secure favorable results that align with their business goals and objectives in this area due to her diligence and resolve as a seasoned litigator.
Prior Experience
During law school, Brianna was a law clerk at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and at the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, and National Courts.
Personal Interests
Brianna is a twin mom who enjoys going to sporting events and playing golf with her husband and her sons. Brianna can also often be found in the early morning and on weekends on the Peloton leaderboard.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Virginia
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Clerkships
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, and National Courts, 2009-2010
Education
George Washington University Law School
J.D. with honors, The George Washington International Law Review (2009)
University of Maryland
B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (2006)
Insights & Events
Insights
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Brianna represented citizens with disabilities in a successful settlement with the District of Columbia that required the District to make sufficient accommodations in emergency planning. She also participates in Election Protection, providing people assistance in voting.
Professional Associations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
Civic Activities
Brianna is an active volunteer at her children’s school and is on the executive board of the PTA.
Firm Leadership
- Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP — Summer Associate Hiring Committee, Washington, D.C., 2017-20; Opt-In Mentoring Program, Liaison, 2016-20; Associates Committee, 2014-17
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
- Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Litigation - Patent, 2024