News & Insights
The 2026 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. Borchard with Deborah K. Squiers
Deborah Squiers will chair and Robert English will speak at PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program
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Case Studies
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
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"Maria Scungio is a high calibre trademark lawyer with a firm grasp of international trademark concerns, receiving global praise for her work."
2025 Lexology Index"Highly experienced prosecution team – focused on obtaining rights cautiously while clearly presenting what is obtainable and what is not."
2025 Legal 500Top brands rely on [Adam] Siegartel for strategic counsel on global brand management and representation in high-stakes disputes.
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Joel Karni Schmidt is a superb lawyer with in-depth knowledge and a wonderful business acumen to reach the optimal result for his clients. His advice is timely, commercial and extremely client friendly. He communicates complex issues with clarity and maintains a strong focus on practical solutions.”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“‘Simply the best’, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman’s trademark practice is defined by collaboration, depth, and agility. Clients turn to the team not just for its legal acumen, but for its unique culture of shared expertise which ensures robust IP support. When litigation is necessary, clients have access to some of the brightest minds in the field.”
2026 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.










