Brianna De Frank

Brianna De Frank

Associate Pending Bar Admission
Brianna De Frank brings technical insight and a detail-oriented approach to intellectual property law, helping clients protect and strengthen their innovations. She draws on both her engineering background and legal training to develop practical strategies tailored to each client’s needs. 

Brianna supports clients across the spectrum of intellectual property matters, including patent analysis, trademark protection, and enforcement strategies. With a background in chemical engineering, she is adept at navigating complex technical subject matter and translating it into clear, effective legal solutions.

She approaches each matter with precision and a strong sense of advocacy, focusing on how intellectual property can be used not only to protect rights but also to advance broader business objectives. As a summer associate at Barnes & Thornburg, Brianna gained hands-on experience assisting clients in industries ranging from life sciences to consumer products — a perspective she now builds on in her practice.

Credentials

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2025, magna cum laude, Moot Court Vice President; Law Review Notes and Comments Editor
  • University of South Carolina, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 2022

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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