News & Insights
- The 2024 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. BorchardWilliam M. Borchard
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman partner Jeffrey Chery accepts Lexology Client Choice AwardJeffrey Chery
- Six Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Attorneys selected by Super Lawyers for the 2024 list of NY Metro Area Top Women Attorneys and four recognized as Rising StarsDasha Chestukhin, Lynn S. Fruchter, Mary L. Kevlin, Sarah Sue Landau, Meichelle R. MacGregor, Joelle A. Milov, Reema Pangarkar, Deborah K. Squiers, Emily F. Stein, Lyndsey Waddington, Dorothy R. Whitney
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is Proud to Have 17 Lawyers Listed in the 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America PublicationsJeremy Berman, William M. Borchard, Dasha Chestukhin, Mary A. Donovan, Kieran G. Doyle, Lynn S. Fruchter, J. Christopher Jensen, Justin I. Karasick, Mary L. Kevlin, Thomas Kjellberg, Sarah Sue Landau, Richard S. Mandel, Ronald W. Meister, Raphael S. Nemes, Reema Pangarkar, Emily F. Stein
Case Studies
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
What They Say
"Trademark prosecution is, in my opinion, one of the strongest points of the firm. The team is well-structured with attorneys and paralegals, the attention to detail is noteworthy, the responses are timely and well-thought out and the all-round training of lawyers ensures that a matter is analyzed from all angles, not just prosecution.”
2022 The Legal 500Mary Donovan “demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and judgement, and guides her clients in a way that is sensitive to their budgetary concerns. She is well connected and highly regarded in the wider trademark community, and has excellent relations with local counsel worldwide. She is a pleasure to work with on all aspects of trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation, as well as unfair competition, internet and advertising issues.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Of [Robert] English, a patron remarks, ‘Bob’s advice on complex trademark licence issues is always insightful. He is knowledgeable, practical and patient – a pleasure to work with. Cowan’s fees are reasonable and turnarounds are swift.’”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“From the quality of its clientele to the calibre of its practitioners, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is an undisputed leader in the trademark space. For bullet-proof prosecution strategies and hard-hitting enforcement, few firms across the United States offer as well-stocked a bench as the New York boutique. “
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark ProfessionalsMaryann Licciardi shows “incredible skill in moving difficult matters forward in the right direction and really understands clients’ business needs and priorities.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.