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Brian J Elliott

Brian J Elliott

ELLIOTT.LAW - Austin Business Lawyer
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Communications & Internet Law ...
  • Georgia, Nevada, Texas
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Biography

Brian Elliott - Austin Business Lawyer - is an experienced business and technology attorney based in Austin, Texas. Brian focuses his law practice on business transactions, intellectual property, business formation, corporate governance, real estate, blockchain and cryptocurrency for startups, investors, emerging growth companies and established global enterprises. In addition to private practice of law, Brian has spent many years as an in-house general counsel in private equity, software, cloud technology, eCommerce and manufacturing sectors. His business experience allows him to approach the practice of law from a business solutions perspective. In addition, Brian has represented his in-house and private practice clients in offensive and defensive commercial and complex civil litigation matters, including patent infringement, patent misuse, misappropriation of trade secrets, anti-trust, deceptive trade practices, breach of contract, fraud, false advertising, shareholder disputes and other business and intellectual property matters. Brian is a Certified Blockchain Expert and is admitted to practice in the States of Texas, Nevada and Georgia.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Intellectual Property
    Communications & Internet Law
    Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Entertainment & Sports Law
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation
Additional Practice Area
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Nevada
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Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Elliott.law
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Corporate Counsel
Private Investment Firm
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General Counsel
Fast Growth eCommerce Company
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VP Business and Legal Affairs
Cloud Technology, SaaS, and Hardware
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AVP Risk Management
National Bank Organization
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Education
Harvard University
Disruptive Strategy
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University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (1996)
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Awards
Certified Blockchain Expert
Blockchain Council
Professional Associations
Texas Board of Realtors
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 24101036
Member
Current
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State Bar of Nevada  # 11115
Member
Current
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State Bar of Gerogia  # 244109
Member
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Speaking Engagements
How to Buy a Business, Las Vegas, NV
Small Business Development Center
Certifications
Certified Blockchain Expert
Blockchain Council
Websites & Blogs
Website
ELLIOTT.LAW Austin Business Lawyer
Blog
Elliott Law Articles
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Is the name of my podcast infringing a trademark, and should I change it?
A: Answers: Could you get in hot water later? Yes, probably. Is rebranding after 10 episodes less costly than a trademark fight later? Yes, certainly. Does a slight rebranding reusing the same mark with minor changes provide unbreakable protection? Not likely. What should you do? Call an attorney.
Q. Does a Washington state based LLC need to register as a foreign entity with Texas SOS?
A: Yes - a foreign entity doing business in Texas needs to be registered with the Texas Secretary of State. However, an entity that is created for the sole purpose of owning real estate may not need to be registered in TX even though the property is located in TX. While the entity that conducts the rental business is required to be registered, there may be good reasons that these two functions may not be in the same business entity,
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Contact & Map
Elliott.law
100 E Whitestone Blvd
#148-127
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Toll-Free: (512) 961-7000