Brian M. Taillon’s practice at McHale | Slavin focuses on intellectual property related transactions and IP litigation in the federal courts. Mr. Taillon is experienced in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), as well as Internet domain dispute proceedings before the National Arbitration Forum. He has experience in prosecuting applications for the registration of U.S. trademarks, including searches, opinion letters and responding to Office Actions. Mr. Taillon has represented clients in the preparation of numerous domestic and international transactions including: patent, trademark, copyright and know-how/show-how licensing and purchase agreements, including manufacturing, marketing and distribution agreements; confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; independent contractor protective agreements; consultant and broker agreements; cost-sharing agreements; and biomedical general study agreements. This has included agreements pertaining to surgical devices (particularly spinal implants and pedicle screws) and other medical devices, industrial mechanical arts, biomedical formulations, chemical compounds, literary works and website development.

While in law school, Mr. Taillon received the Book Award in a Bioethics Seminar, based on his paper entitled, "Get a Life...Patented?" discussing ethical considerations in the prosecution and awarding of biotechnology patents. He also completed an internship in the Law Department at Motorola’s Plantation, Florida facility, where he reviewed and prepared intellectual property related licensing agreements and conducted legal research for senior intellectual property and commercial counsel.

Born and raised in southern New England, Mr. Taillon is an avid follower of Boston sports. Hobbies include listening to music, creative writing and attempting to play an electric bass.