“‘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.”      

Joel Karni Schmidt is an experienced intellectual property lawyer whose practice encompasses complex copyright matters. He advises clients across a broad range of industries, including hospitality, technology, media and financial services, and has particular experience in emerging issues involving social media, internet-related rights and NFTs.

Richard Mandel brings a wealth of experience to complex trademark disputes, with a particular focus on infringement, unfair competition, licensing and domain name issues. His practice includes acting for clients across a broad range of industries, including entertainment, sports, fashion and consumer products.

“[Eric] Shimanoff is ‘highly recommended based on his responsiveness and follow through’ and currently advises Blackstone on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with a focus on eliminating avenues of infringement.”  

Deborah Squiers is a seasoned trademark practitioner with a focus on litigation, enforcement and portfolio management. She has successfully represented high-profile clients in complex disputes and manages global trademark portfolios for major international companies.