Elizabeth Brann guides many of the world’s largest technology and life sciences companies in navigating their most complex litigation. A formidable litigator, Elizabeth has appeared and won in trial courts across the United States, the International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Elizabeth works closely with clients to understand their business and objectives, guiding them in building an effective patent portfolio strategy to generate the most value. She has had a number of impressive accomplishments throughout her career. 

Elizabeth served as lead counsel in the closely watched, long-running dispute between client Align, the maker of Invisalign, and rival ClearCorrect. This 14-year battle required precise coordination among multiple firms and litigation in the U.S. district court, the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission. Elizabeth’s tenacity helped secure a $51 million settlement for Align. She was named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer, a “Legal Lion” by Law360, and a “Female Power Player” by the University of Texas’ Center for Women in Law for her exceptional work.  

Elizabeth also participates in numerous community activities. She serves as chair of the board of the Emilio Nares Foundation, which helps families dealing with childhood cancer, and previously was chair of the board of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program.

Elizabeth has a strong background in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and has particular expertise in computer hardware and software, medical devices, telecommunications, semiconductors, and consumer electronics.

• Named to the IAM Patent 1000 (2021-2023)
• Named to Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars (2023)
• Named among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California for 2021 and Top IP Lawyers in California for 2020
• Named to the San Diego Business Journal’s Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence 2023
• Named to The Legal 500 for Patents: Litigation (2020)
• Named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer, recognized as a “Legal Lion” by Law360, and named a “Female Power Player” by the University of Texas’ Center for Women in Law for her blockbuster settlement for Align
• Rising Star, San Diego Super Lawyers (2015-2017)
• Pro Bono Publico Award from Casa Cornelia Law Center Inn of Court (2012)
• Wiley Manuel Award from the State Bar of California for pro bono efforts (2010, 2012)

• Harvard Law School, J.D., 2002 (Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology)
• Marquette University, B.S, Electrical and Computer Engineering major, Biomedical Engineering minor, 1999 (summa cum laude)