Brian Andrea
About Brian Andrea
Brian Andrea serves as Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at Supernal, where he leads investigations into intellectual property rights and provides guidance on licensing and collaboration agreements. He has extensive experience in intellectual property law, having previously worked at several prestigious law firms and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Current Role at Supernal
Brian Andrea serves as Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at Supernal, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides guidance and training to internal partners on a comprehensive range of intellectual property topics. He leads investigations into potential encroachments on Supernal's intellectual property rights and offers counsel on enforcement actions and licensing activities. His expertise supports the company's strategic initiatives in managing and protecting its intellectual property.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property Law
Before joining Supernal, Brian Andrea accumulated extensive experience in intellectual property law. He worked as Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2017 to 2022, where he focused on various aspects of intellectual property. Prior to that, he was an Associate at Mayer Brown LLP from 2011 to 2017. His career began at Howrey LLP, where he served as an Associate from 2007 to 2011 and as a Student Associate/Patent Agent from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 2001 to 2005.
Educational Background
Brian Andrea holds a Juris Doctor degree, which he earned cum laude from American University Washington College of Law between 2003 and 2007. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His foundational education includes attending Hamburg Senior High School from 1993 to 1997.