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
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month--Civil Rights Advocates: Dale Minami and Minoru Yasui
Patent Law Alert--Supreme Court: Foreseeable Off‑Label Use of Skinny Labeled Generic Drugs Isn’t Enough for Induced Infringement Liability
Deborah Squiers will chair and Robert English will speak at PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program
Case Studies
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
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
What They Say
“Maria Scungio is a seasoned trademark adviser with deep experience guiding clients through every facet of domestic and international portfolio management.”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark ProfessionalsJoel Karni Schmidt is described by clients as "having deep experience in trademark matters, combined with considerable diligence, practicality and intelligence", reflecting his extensive expertise in trademark clearance, protection and enforcement for multinational companies and start-ups. He is further recognised for "always providing a commercial solution", a quality that enhances his advisory work across industries such as fashion, hospitality and media.
2026 Lexology IndexEric Shimanoff is a seasoned trademark practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience advising clients on trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in domain name disputes and online brand protection, acting for both domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries, including entertainment, consumer products and financial services.
2026 Lexology IndexKieran Doyle brings more than 25 years of experience to his trademark practice, advising clients on clearance, prosecution, protection and litigation matters. His experience spans a broad range of industries, including fashion, consumer products and retail, where he assists clients in managing complex brand protection and enforcement issues.
2026 Lexology IndexWith a career spanning more than 40 years, Mary Kevlin is a highly regarded trademark practitioner with extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious trademark matters. Her practice encompasses trademark enforcement, portfolio management and proceedings before the USPTO, reflecting deep knowledge of both domestic and international brand protection strategies.
2026 Lexology Index
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.










