Dennis Hopkins is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation practices. He focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent, copyright, and trade secret litigation. Dennis has significant experience in all phases of IP litigation, including mediations, trials, and appeals. In addition, his practice includes counseling clients on issues relating to litigation strategies and intellectual property asset management. He is also experienced in all aspects of brand and domain name protection and management. His IP experience also includes drafting and negotiating agreements and licenses, preparing written opinions of counsel, and providing general IP counseling to clients, including counseling on patent, copyright, trade secret, brand management, and other trademark matters.
Professional Recognition
- New York Legal Assistance Group’s “Visionary of Justice” Award, 2023
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Litigation - Patent Law, 2023
- Savoy Magazine’s List of Most Influential Black Lawyers, 2018, 2022
- Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a New York Super Lawyer, 2022 – 2023
- Recognized as a 2016 Diversity & Inclusion Champion by The New York City Bar Association
- Listed as a "2015 Attorney At The Top," by The Network Journal
- Designated a 2014 Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) Catalysts: Change Agent - Law
Professional Leadership
- Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program, Advisory Council Member; Former Board Member
- Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Board Member, 2020 – present
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2014
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association, Board of Directors (former)
- Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS), Board of Directors
- American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Intellectual Property Committee (former)
- Intellectual Property Owner's Association
- Federal Bar Counsel
- New York State Bar Association
- City Bar Fund Board of the New York City Bar Association (former)
- Asian American Bar Association of New York, Advisory Committee
Community Involvement
- Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS), Board of Directors
Related Employment
- Chadbourne & Parke LLP, New York, NY, Partner
- Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- U.S. Army Reserves, 1991 – 2003
- U.S. Army, Attack Helicopter Platoon Leader, 1988 – 1991