Brent A. Hawkins
About Brent A. Hawkins
Brent A. Hawkins is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Brent A. Hawkins is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: San Francisco, CA
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