Peter Byrne

Associate

Peter Byrne advises clients on intellectual property matters, with a focus on trademark and copyright issues. Peter helps clients select, secure, license, and enforce trademark rights in the US and abroad. He has litigated intellectual property matters in federal court and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Peter also assists with IP diligence, including franchise-related issues in M&A, private equity, and investment-related transactions. Peter’s pro bono practice includes immigration, prisoners’ rights, and non-profit film work.

Extended Profile

Peter earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School after earning his undergraduate degree with high distinction from the University of California, Berkeley. He spent his first-year summer working on criminal defense matters at the Federal Defenders Office in Boston. Prior to law school, Peter helped his father found a clean energy design firm in California. He also worked as a sportswriter for several newspapers.