Harold R. Bruno, III specializes in franchise and intellectual property litigation and arbitration. He also has a wide range of experience in trademark registration and commercial litigation. He received his undergraduate degree in finance with honors in 1982 from the University of Illinois and his law degree in 1985 from the University of Colorado. Bruno is admitted to practice law in Colorado and the District of Columbia as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th and Federal Circuits.
Lawyer Profile
Harold R. "Hal" Bruno III
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Recognized Since:2013
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Recognized in:Franchise Law
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Law School:University of Colorado at Boulder
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Location:1099 Eighteenth Street, Suite 2600Denver, CO 80202
Harold R. Bruno, III specializes in franchise and intellectual property litigation and arbitration. He also has a wide range of experience in trademark registration and commercial litigation. He received his undergraduate degree in finance with honors in 1982 from the University of Illinois and his law degree in 1985 from the University of Colorado. Bruno is admitted to practice law in Colorado and the District of Columbia as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th and Federal Circuits.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Colorado at Boulder , J.D., graduated 1985
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, BS, graduated 1982
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Affiliations:
- American Arbitration Association - Approved Arbitrator
- American Bar Association Forum on Franchising - Member
- Colorado Bar Association - Intellectual Property Section - Member
- Intellectual Property Inn of Court Colorado Chapter - Member
- Temple Micah - Past President
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Franchise Law, Denver (2022)
- Franchise Law, Denver (2018)
- Franchise Law, Denver (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Franchise Law
Awards:
- Recognized as a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation by 5280 Magazine since 2010.
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney since 2005.
- 2013 Best Lawyers in America - Franchise Law
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Firm Details
Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.
Lawyer Case History
Trial Counsel
Big O Tires, LLC v. JDV, LLC., 2008 WL 47877619 (D. Colo. 2008) - enforced covenant not to compete for franchisor against terminated franchisee under Colorado law.
Big O Tires, Inc. v. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc., 167 F. Supp. 2d 1216 (D. Colo. 2001) - obtained injunction for trademark owner against "monster truck" company attempting to expand into retail automotive business.
Rocky Mountain Rhino Lining, Inc. v. Rhino Linings USA, Inc., 37 P.3d 458 (Colo. App. 2001) and 62 P.3d 142 (Colo. 2003) - received judgment for distributor for breach of contract and attorney fees against manufacturer in terrritorial dispute. Argued to Colorado Supreme Court applicability of Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
Mitel, Inc. v. Iqtel, Inc., 124 F.3d 1366 (10th Cir. 1997) - defeated copyright infringement claim of rival manufacturer based on functionality defense.
Shell Oil Co. v. Commercial Petroleum, 955 F.2d 104 (4th Cir. 1991) - obtained trademark injunction for oil company against reseller of product outside authorized distribution system.
Big O Tires, Inc. v. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc., 167 F. Supp. 2d 1216 (D. Colo. 2001) - obtained injunction for trademark owner against "monster truck" company attempting to expand into retail automotive business.
Rocky Mountain Rhino Lining, Inc. v. Rhino Linings USA, Inc., 37 P.3d 458 (Colo. App. 2001) and 62 P.3d 142 (Colo. 2003) - received judgment for distributor for breach of contract and attorney fees against manufacturer in terrritorial dispute. Argued to Colorado Supreme Court applicability of Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
Mitel, Inc. v. Iqtel, Inc., 124 F.3d 1366 (10th Cir. 1997) - defeated copyright infringement claim of rival manufacturer based on functionality defense.
Shell Oil Co. v. Commercial Petroleum, 955 F.2d 104 (4th Cir. 1991) - obtained trademark injunction for oil company against reseller of product outside authorized distribution system.
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