Full-Service Law Firm solving complex challenges through bold thinking, precise execution, and shared purpose.

Full Service Law Firm | Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Specializing in the Intersection of Business &amp; Government

Meet our team of trusted advisors, strategic thinkers, and community builders dedicated to client success.

Learn about our full-service legal and business solutions, designed to address complex challenges for leading organizations across industries.

Access thought leadership, news, and resources to stay informed about the latest trends, legal developments, and industry innovations.

Discover how partnership, bold thinking, and precise execution drive results for clients nationwide.

Explore how our national reach and local expertise support clients across the United States and beyond.

Grow at a firm designed to bring out your best.

Professional portrait of Jeffrey H. Brown

core/heading

Jeff counsels clients on a wide range of business and intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, advertising, and unfair competition. He assists clients in developing strategies to protect, exploit, and enforce their intellectual property rights and represents them against allegations of infringement.

contentpilot/introduction

Jeff is also a member of our AI Center of Excellence and advises clients on matters related to the use of artificial intelligence. He helps clients maximize opportunities and minimize business and regulatory risks associated with AI, including in connection with content creation using generative AI. Jeff is well versed in the legal and business matters involving new and emerging marketing technologies using AI.

core/paragraph

Jeff has substantial experience representing clients in contested proceedings, including before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the World Intellectual Property Organization, and the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. His experience also includes numerous transactions involving acquiring, disposing, and licensing of intellectual property and business assets, and he is well-versed in the legal issues regarding the Internet and e-commerce.

Clients regularly seek Jeff’s advice with respect to their advertising, marketing, and promotions. Jeff collaborates with client marketing teams and their agencies to provide guidance regarding advertising and promotional materials and advises them regarding claim substantiation and comparative advertising. He also represents clients in challenges to their competitors’ advertisements and vigorously defends them against challenges brought by competitors and regulators. Clients look to Jeff for help in structuring and executing effective and legally compliant contests, sweepstakes, and other promotions.

As a former concert producer and promoter, Jeff has practical experience structuring and negotiating entertainment deals. He represents recording and performing artists and entertainment companies when negotiating recording and performance agreements, license agreements, merchandising deals, and other uses of creative works. He also negotiates branded entertainment, product placement, and sponsorship deals, including in connection with television programming, concert and performance tours, and large-scale events. He is experienced with negotiating sponsorship and endorsement deals on behalf of entertainers as well as brand owners. Jeff is highly experienced with respect to copyright matters. He guides clients in their rights clearances, assists them with copyright fair use assessments, and defends clients with respect to allegations of infringement.

Professional headshot of Jeffrey H. Brown

Jeffrey H. Brown

Credentials

Engagement

Insights

Michael Best Recognized in World Trademark Review 2026

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List

World Trademark Review 2025

Credentials

Practices

Industries

Education

Admissions

Honors & Recognition

Engagement

Professional

Insights

Michael Best Recognized in World Trademark Review 2026

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List

World Trademark Review 2025

Slide Menu

Slide Search