Scott G. Brown

Scott is a shareholder in the Corporate, Tax & Transactional Group where he provides counsel to businesses across a range of industries. His practice spans corporate structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, trademark registration and protection, and the creation of service agreements, particularly for web-based and intellectual property-centric industries. 

Scott’s trademark practice encompasses clearance of proposed marks, prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and enforcement of trademark rights. He is also experienced in copyright law, assisting with registrations and infringement claims. 

Before joining Roetzel, Scott served as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, managing its trademark portfolio. He also represented a wide range of clients, including marketing agencies, hemp and cannabis businesses, short-term rental companies, restaurants, photographers, influencers, authors, and musicians. 

Experience

• Managed trademark portfolio of a Fortune 100 company
• Assisted multiple startup clients with eight-figure corporate equity raises
• Guided numerous clients through the sale of their businesses, including traditional business purchases and private equity sales
• Lead client contract services provider for a marketing company with an 8-figure yearly income
• Negotiated celebrity music talent agreements for a national television campaign
• Negotiated client’s multi-million-dollar sponsorship as lead sponsor of a leading NASCAR driver’s car
• Advised on formation, conversion, and structuring of small to large companies
• Drafted privacy policies, terms of use, and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements for numerous entities
• Managed legal needs for a variety of creative entities, including marketing agencies, designers, photographers, record labels, and app developers