Brandon Cook

Brandon Cook is a registered patent attorney with Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C. in San Antonio, Texas. He assists individuals, educational institutions, nonprofit corporations, small businesses, and large corporations with intellectual property matters. Cook’s practice includes patent, trademark, and copyright litigation, as well as intellectual property prosecution, portfolio management, and transactional work. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants and helps clients address disputes, protect valuable rights, and pursue practical strategies for managing intellectual property.

Cook earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a B.A. in Chemistry from Auburn University. His scientific background supports his patent practice, particularly when working with technical inventions and evaluating complex intellectual property issues. Combined with his legal training, this education provides a useful foundation for preparing patent applications, analyzing infringement concerns, and helping clients understand the legal and commercial considerations involved in protecting innovations.

Cook has experience handling patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, fraud, deceptive trade practices, defamation, and breach of contract matters. He also represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His patent prosecution work spans multiple industries, with particular experience involving oil and gas, chemical, and automotive inventions. Cook also prepares and prosecutes trademark and copyright applications and assists clients with intellectual property portfolios and related transactions.

In 2025, Brandon Cook was elected a Fellow of the San Antonio Bar Foundation in recognition of his contributions to the local legal community. He is a longtime board member and former president of the San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and participates in several other professional organizations. Through his combination of litigation, prosecution, and transactional experience, Cook provides practical guidance designed to help clients protect intellectual property, resolve disputes, and manage legal risks efficiently.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C.
• Board Member, San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association,  Intellectual Property Section
• Member, San Antonio Bar Association
• Member, San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Auburn University, Chemistry
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)