News & Insights
- Patent Law Alert--Federal Circuit Landmark Ruling Overhauls the Obviousness Test for Design PatentsAnastasia Zhadina
- Court Rules on Use of Modified American FlagWilliam M. Borchard
- Patent Law Alert: USPTO Issues Inventorship Guidelines for AI-Assisted InventionsDaniel Basov, Mark Montague
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Case Studies
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
What They Say
“[Eric] Shimanoff sits on the firm’s executive committee and has nearly 20 years’ experience in the trademark profession. His practice covers all bases, but he is particularly adroit going to bat at the TTAB, where he routinely enforces the rights of the Empire State Building, Barclays Capital and Columbia University. In district court, he takes on Meta Platforms for New Ventures Services.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“‘Joelle [Milov] delivers consistently outstanding work in the complex areas of trademark prosecution and dispute resolution. Joelle’s diligence, expertise and precision have been instrumental in safeguarding clients’ intellectual property rights, and her unwavering commitment to excellence has been truly inspiring.”
2024 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“Joel [Karni Schmidt] is a highly competent professional in all USPTO matters. He is also skilled in negotiating co-existence agreements and supporting in alleged infringement matters covering all kind of IP rights. Joel is highly qualified, has a hands-on approach and is a skilled IP practitioner whose work always satisfies.”
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 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.