Timothy R. Holbrook

Timothy R. Holbrook is a Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, holding the Provost’s Professor and Robert B. Yegge Endowed Distinguished Professor in Law titles. His research focuses on patent law, intellectual property, and transnational legal issues.

Research Interests: Holbrook specializes in

• Patentability doctrines (novelty, nonobviousness, eligibility)
• Extraterritoriality and territoriality in IP
• 3D printing and digital infringement
• Patent disclosure requirements (enablement, written description)

His recent work proposes reformulating U.S. patent examination to separate relative and absolute patentability standards.

Publications: Holbrook has authored influential papers on topics like

• ex parte examination
• divided infringement
• expressive theories in patents
• international IP conflicts

His 2024 article on Relative and Absolute Patentability in Wake Forest Law Review outlines a new typology for patent standards.

Contact: tim.holbrook@law.du.edu | Denver, CO 80210