Brian R. Iverson

Member

Washington, D.C.

(202) 827-2954

biverson@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/iverson-brian-r/

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Brian Iverson has led clients to victory in a wide range of high-stakes litigation across the nation. His practice primarily focuses on complex business disputes, including intellectual property, government contract and financial services litigation. Brian’s broad experience allows him to quickly understand clients’ business objectives and offer creative, practical and cost-effective strategies to achieve their goals.

Brian regularly appears in federal and state courts, as well as administrative and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings. He has served as trial and appellate counsel in multi-million dollar disputes. He is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is in the courtroom, advising and counseling clients on how to protect trademarks and other intellectual property assets and how to mitigate risks associated with business strategies.

Brian’s practice includes:

Intellectual Property Litigation – Representing individuals and companies in patent, trademark, unfair competition, false advertising, dilution, consumer protection, trade secret, and copyright disputes. Brian’s intellectual property practice has taken him to federal district courts across the country and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also handles trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Government Contracts Litigation – Handling a wide variety of government contract disputes, including prime/sub disputes, claims against the government in the Boards of Contract Appeals, and False Claims Act (FCA) cases.
Financial Services Litigation – Counseling and representing financial institutions on loan disputes, contract disputes, tort claims, consumer protection, consumer class actions, and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act matters.
Complex Business Litigation – Advising businesses of all sizes in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud, consumer protection, and other business claims.

Brian frequently speaks and writes on IP and commercial litigation. He co-authors the chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Bloomberg BNA’s Patent Litigation Strategies Handbook and Securities Law for Banks from the Bloomberg BNA Banking Practice Series.

For many years, Brian has been a leader in pro bono causes. He served on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee from 2012 through 2017, coordinating the firm’s pro bono services for the Veterans Consortium, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Homeless Experience Legal protection (HELP) clinic.

Memberships

Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI) Class of 2019

Board of Directors, FACETS

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Litigation Counsel of America — Fellow

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

Alpha Omega Change Engineering Sold to CAE USA

Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Sold to CAE USA

We represented Alpha-Omega Change Engineering (AOCE) in its sale to CAE USA Mission Solutions Inc. AOCE provides a range of...

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Client Type: Private Company
Acquisition and Financing for New Mountain Net Lease Corporation

Represented New Mountain Net Lease Corporation, a real estate investment trust (REIT) and affiliate of New Mountain Capital, in the acquisition and financing of six parcels of property

We represented New Mountain Net Lease Corporation, a real estate investment trust (REIT) and affiliate of New Mountain Capital, in...

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Client Type: Private Company
Successful Result in Case Involving Gas Hedging Charges

Represented the Town of Smyrna, Tennessee in a lawsuit against the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (MGAG) alleging unauthorized natural gas hedging charges imposed by MGAG. The case was resolved very favorably for the Town.

With a team led by Jessie Zeigler, we represented the Town of Smyrna, Tennessee in a lawsuit against the Municipal...

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Client Type: Government
Defense of Patent Infringement Against Patent Troll

Representation of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of outdoor camping gear against claims of patent infringement

Members of the intellectual property litigation group successfully resolved a patent infringement suit filed by a prolific patent troll in...

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Client Type: Private Company
Defense of Cyberliability-related Lawsuit

Successfully defended a firm financial institution client against claims arising out of cyber theft of funds of one of its commercial customers

Bass, Berry & Sims successfully defended a firm financial institution client against claims arising out of cyber theft of funds...

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Client Type: Private Company
Defense of Overdraft Fee Class Actions

Defending firm bank clients against class actions alleging they processed ATM and debit card transactions in a manner to maximize overdraft fees to its customers

Bass, Berry & Sims is defending firm bank clients against class actions alleging they processed ATM and debit card transactions...

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Client Type: Private Company
Resolution of Patent Troll’s Claims Against Outdoor Equipment Distributor

Represented one of the largest distributors of camping and outdoor equipment in a patent infringement suit related to LED flashlights

We represented one of the largest distributors of camping and outdoor equipment in a patent infringement suit related to LED...

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Defense of Patent Infringement Claims for edo Interactive

Represented edo Interactive and two well-known financial institutions in connection with patent infringement claims

We represented edo Interactive and two well-known financial institutions in connection with patent infringement claims. This matter involved four defense...

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Client Type: Private Company
Bass, Berry & Sims Serves as Chief IP Counsel to Griffin Technology, Inc.

Serve as IP counsel to Griffin Technology, Inc. handling global brand rollout and worldwide trademark enforcement efforts

We serve as IP counsel to Griffin Technology, Inc. handling global brand rollout and worldwide trademark enforcement efforts. Among other...

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Client Type: Private Company

Publications

Past Events

Best Practices for Responding to Patent Demand Letters

February 16, 2018 | Webinar
Clear Law Institute
Venue Considerations in Patent and Trademark Litigation

May 5, 2017 | Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association Seminar
Civil Liability for Representations and Warranties in Asset-Backed Securities

March 23, 2016 | Webinar
Bloomberg BNA

Media Mentions & Firm News

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2020 Recognizes Seven Firm Attorneys

April 17, 2020
Brian Iverson Provides Insight on Supreme Court’s Decision in Scandalous Trademark Case

June 28, 2019
Seven Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers

April 19, 2019

Accolades

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2020)

Education

Pepperdine University School of Law - J.D., 2008

magna cum laude
Order of the Coif
Belmont University - B.B.A., 2005

cum laude

Admissions

Virginia, 2017
District of Columbia, 2013
Tennessee, 2008

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia