Hannah Brown Goehring is a Partner in the Denver office and is a member of the Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation practice groups. Her expertise spans both intellectual property prosecution and litigation, with a focus on trademark, trade secret, and copyright matters. Hannah has experience in litigation in both state courts and federal courts around the country, as well as at the federal appellate level. Her experience makes her a strong litigator able to handle all phases of litigation, including drafting complaints, motions, taking and defending depositions, and managing discovery. In her intellectual property prosecution practice, she handles matters before the U.S. Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Represented toy manufacturer client in a successful appeal in the Ninth Circuit in a trademark infringement matter. Lanard Toys Ltd. v. Dimple Child LLC, No. No. 20-55512 (9th Cir. Feb. 16, 2021).
- Represented a media client in a copyright infringement litigation. Johnson v. Maraj, et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-05061 (C.D. Cal. 2024).
- Obtained dismissal via terminating sanctions in favor of client against claims of copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement. Washoutpan.com, LLC v. White Cap L.P., 2:19-cv-00494 (C.D. Cal., 2019).
- Represented defendant against claims under California Invasion of Privacy Act, California Penal Code § 638.51 et seq. (“CIPA”) Chism v. Mainstream Swimsuits d/b/a www.miraclesuit.com, Case No. 24STCV19244 (Los Angeles Superior Ct. 2024).
- In action asserting trademark infringement, breach of contract and other allegations, obtained dismissal of many claims vial Rule 12(b)(6) motions, followed by settlement and joint dismissal. Agency Y LLC v. DFO Global Performance Limited, 8:20-cv-01716 (C.D. Cal. 2020).
- Defended US Figure Skating and Olympic figure skaters against claims of copyright infringement. Twelve Sixty LLC et. al. v. Comcast Corporation et. al. 8:22-cv-00255 (C.D.Cal., 2021).
- Obtained dismissal for defendant website on Rule 12(b)(6) motion of class action complaint alleging violations of Video Privacy Protection Act. Hunthausen v. Spine Media, LLC 3:22-cv-01970 (S.D. Cal. 2022).
- Represent healthcare client in trademark infringement matter. Mend Health Inc. v. Carbon Health Technologies, Inc., Case No. 2:21-cv-06142 (C.D. Cal. 2022).
- Represented a defendant retailer in a putative class action brought under California Penal Code §§ 630, et seq., where plaintiffs alleged that they were recorded without notice or consent. Walter v. Farfetch,com US, LLC, Case No. 2020-01139875 (Orange County Superior Court 2023).
- Successfully received affirmation of numerous arbitration awards and and judgment for client. Guaranteed Rate v. McLeod, Case No. 24cv084821 (Alameda Superior Ct. 2024); Guaranteed Rate v. Nunez, Case No. BCV-24-102507 (Kern Superior Court 2024).
- Defended Los Angeles Police Protective League individuals against allegations of defamation. Yacoubian v. Rico et al., Case No. 22STCV19204 (Los Angeles Superior Court 2023).
- Author, Why registering your trademark protects your business, ColoradoBiz, October 2025
- Author, How to stop online copycats from stealing your content, ColoradoBiz, May 2025
- Author, First Sale Doctrine Limitations: Key Trademark Law Considerations For Businesses, grsm.com, January 2025
- Author, Using Chatbots or AI on Your Website? Risks and Recommendations, Westlaw Today, April 2023
- Author, Hannah E. Brown, Rethinking “Reasonableness”: Implementation of a National Board to Clarify the Trade Secret Standard now that the Work-From-Home Culture has Changed the Rules, 30 J. Intell. Prop. L. 268, 2023
- Author, Lessons from 28 U.S.C. § 2202: Don’t Forget To Include a Prayer for “Other and Further Relief” In Your Complaint, GRSM IP Blitz Blog, December 2022
- Author, An NFT Called “Copyright Infringement,” GRSM IP Blitz Blog, May 2021
- Author, Lady A vs. Lady A: (Trademark) Battle of the Bands, GRSM IP Blitz Blog, January 2021
- Author, Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: IP Protection for Cake Design, 56 IDEA: J FRANKLIN PIERCE FOR INTELL. PROP. 31, 2016
- Speaker, Can You Trademark a Wedding Cake’s Design, Wedding Industry Law Podcast, November 2020
Admissions
- California
- Colorado
- U.S. District Courts, Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships
- Federal Bar Association
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association
- Legal Network for Gender Equity
Community Involvement
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2022-2023
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program, Domestic Violence Clinic Volunteer, 2019–2020
- Porter Elementary School, Reader to Fifth Grade Students, 2018–2020
- University of San Diego, Volunteer for 1L Oral Argument and Mock Interview Events
Education
- J.D., summa cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 2016
- Graduated second in class
- San Diego Law Review, Member & Comments Editor
- Law Merit Scholarship and Law Achievement Scholarship
- Max and Gussie Gonick Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence in the First Year
- CALI Award (Highest Grade) in Contracts, Evidence, Criminal Procedure I, Professional Responsibility, Constitutional Law II, Securities Litigation, & Death Penalty
- B.A., magna cum laude, Communication Research, Chapman University, 2012
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Chapman University Presidential Scholarship
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society
Clerkship
- Law Clerk for the Honorable Cynthia Bashant (2018–2020)
- Law Clerk for the Honorable Janis Sammartino (2017–2018)
Honors
- Rising Attorney Award, Federal Bar Association (2021)