Brownstone, Daniel R.

Dan pairs his knowledge of computer science and economics with his experience in strategic intellectual property and patent counseling to offer companies of all sizes unparalleled IP guidance.

Dan collaborates closely with both established enterprises and emerging startups as they evolve and leverage new technologies, such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence, to ultimately drive growth and success by taking a holistic and strategic approach to their intellectual property portfolios. His diverse client base includes companies in financial and consumer services, fintech, software, and aviation. Software companies like Dropbox and New Relic turned to Dan for their first patents, helping ensure they had a strong footing to grow into the major industry players they are today. Dan also manages large patent portfolios for more mature companies, including working with WhatsApp to strategically grow and manage their portfolio prior to the company’s acquisition by Meta.

Dan is dedicated to the intellectual property professional community and is an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI). Committed to advancing the understanding and protection of IP rights on a global scale, Dan has coordinated World IP Day events throughout the United States for AIPLA and serves as a U.S. Representative on the Standing Committee on IT and Internet for AIPPI.