News & Insights
- Lou Ederer Returns to Cowan, Liebowitz & LatmanLouis S. Ederer
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is Hosting Another Association of Corporate Counsel Musical CLE Presentation at the Bitter EndAvanthi M. Cole, Kieran G. Doyle
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Associate Selected as INTA YPC High-Performing Committee MemberDasha Chestukhin, Sarah Sue Landau
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Achieves Tier One Rankings in Best Law Firms 2025 Publication
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Case Studies
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
What They Say
“Across virtually every industry area, [Maryann] Licciardi delivers comprehensive and effective trademark counsel, supporting the commercial objectives through strategic portfolio management and penetrating enforcement.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals"Cowan excels at navigating legal intricacies, demonstrating unparalleled competence in handling complex IP issues with precision, clarity and strategic insight."
Chambers USA 2024“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“[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“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
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.