Protecting your intellectual property is our mission

Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP provides top-tier intellectual property counsel from Washington, D.C., helping you secure and maximize the value of your patents both domestically and abroad.
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Patent Law, Configured for You

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Prosecution & Protection

Crafting and defending strong patents in the U.S. and abroad, built on deep technical knowledge and proven legal strategy.

Strategy & Counsel

From portfolio development to due diligence and appeals, we align IP with your business goals to give you an edge.

50+ Years

Combined Experience

1,000+ Patents

Patents Prosecuted

20+ Fields

Industries Served

30+ Countries

Global Reach

What We Do

Patent Preparation & Prosecution

We guide clients through crafting strong patent applications and navigating the prosecution process—both in the U.S. and internationally. Our team’s technical expertise spans electrical engineering, software, chemistry, mechanics, wireless systems, and more.

Due Diligence & Strategic Counseling

Whether for startup investments, corporate M&A, patent portfolio assessments, or competitor analysis, we provide detailed evaluations to support your strategic decisions.

Appeals & Opinions of Counsel

We represent clients in appellate proceedings and offer opinions to help you understand risks, defenses, and enforcement strategies under U.S. patent law.

Patent Licensing & Analysis

From assessing strength and value to negotiating deals, we help you unlock revenue and manage risk from your IP assets.

Why Choose Us

Deep Technical Expertise

All of our attorneys have strong technical backgrounds—and that matters. It enables precision, efficiency, and insight in patent preparation, prosecution, and enforcement.

Strategic IP Partners, Not Just Lawyers

We don’t just file patents. We help you build portfolios that align with your business goals, anticipate competitive threats, and leverage your innovation as an asset.

Full-Spectrum Patent Service

From early-stage advice and due diligence through litigation risk, appeals, licensing, and enforcement: we cover the entire lifecycle of intellectual property.

Global Reach, Local Presence

Based in Washington, D.C. with experience managing U.S. and foreign patent rights, we offer you high-level counsel with global relevance.

Practice Areas & Industries

We serve clients in a wide variety of technical fields, including but not limited to:

Computer hardware & software

Our practice areas span the technologies driving today’s innovations—from software and electronics to biotechnology and advanced materials.
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Wireless & networking systems

We help innovators protect the systems that keep the world connected — from wireless communication protocols to next-generation network architectures.
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Medical devices

We help inventors, engineers, and companies protect the technologies advancing modern healthcare — from diagnostics to surgical systems.
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Mechanical & industrial technologies

From manufacturing systems to advanced machinery, we help safeguard the mechanical technologies that keep industries moving forward.
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Audio/Visual computing

We provide strategic patent counsel for the visual and audio systems that power modern media, computing, and user experiences.
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Semiconductor devices and processes

We provide comprehensive IP counsel for semiconductor design, manufacturing, and material processes across global markets.
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Team Highlights

Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP is led by experienced patent attorneys who combine deep technical training with legal excellence.


Some of our firm’s leaders:

R. Edward Brake

Attorney

William G. Hughes

Attorney

Mark R. W. Bellermann

Attorney

Joseph F. Key

Attorney

Each brings significant experience in patent prosecution, appeals, licensing, and strategic counseling. Our full team is committed to getting you the best outcome for your intellectual property.

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Let’s talk about your intellectual property goals. Whether you’re just beginning protection, need advice, or want to enforce or monetize rights, you deserve a partner who knows the terrain.

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Location

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20006

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Call: 202.470.6450
Fax: 202.470.6464

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