Nicholas Ruesink Brown
About Nicholas Ruesink Brown
Nicholas Ruesink Brown serves as the Global IP&T Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters - Practical Law, bringing extensive experience in intellectual property and commercial dispute resolution. His career includes roles at Herbert Smith Freehills and Steer & Co, along with a strong academic background in physics and law.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Nicholas Ruesink Brown serves as the Global IP&T Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, specifically within Practical Law. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and dissemination of legal resources related to intellectual property and technology. His role involves providing expert insights and guidance on legal matters, ensuring that practitioners have access to up-to-date information and tools necessary for effective legal practice.
Previous Experience at Herbert Smith Freehills
Nicholas Ruesink Brown has extensive experience from his tenure at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he worked for a total of ten years. He began as a Trainee from 2008 to 2010, then progressed to Associate from 2010 to 2015, and later became a Senior Associate specializing in Intellectual Property and Cyber Security from 2015 to 2018. His work in this firm involved managing complex legal issues and providing strategic advice in commercial dispute resolution.
Experience at Steer & Co
After his time at Herbert Smith Freehills, Nicholas Ruesink Brown worked as a Senior Associate at Steer & Co from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he continued to develop his expertise in intellectual property law and further honed his skills in managing legal disputes, particularly in the context of commercial and intellectual property matters.
Educational Background
Nicholas Ruesink Brown has a solid educational foundation in law and physics. He studied at Imperial College London, where he earned an MSci in Physics with First Class honors from 2002 to 2006. He then attended BPP Law School, completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he completed his early education at King's College School, Wimbledon, from 1997 to 2002.
Expertise in Intellectual Property and Cyber Security
Nicholas Ruesink Brown possesses significant expertise in various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent portfolio management and hard IP licensing. He also has a strong background in cyber incident response and data ethics, which are essential for navigating the complexities of cyber risk in today's digital landscape. His experience positions him as a knowledgeable resource in both commercial dispute resolution and the evolving field of technology law.