“‘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“’Deborah [Squier]’s tireless efforts, comprehensive knowledge and attention to detail have played a pivotal role in protecting her clients’ intellectual property rights, setting a high standard for legal prowess. Throughout the entire process, Deborah has demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for navigating complex legal scenarios, adeptly brokering solutions, and consistently securing advantageous results…’”
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“Eric Shimanoff, a veteran copyright lawyer with extensive experience at the federal and state levels, handles matters concerning web sites, social media, and NFTs.”
2024 The Legal 500“Jeff Chery is a strong trademark practitioner who gets to know his clients’ portfolios. He has an excellent knowledge of the US Trademark Office practice.”
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“Joel Karni Schmidt provides key support on clearance, registration, and enforcement matters for a wide-ranging base of clients, which spans the video games, media, and retail sectors.”
2024 The Legal 500“Jonathan King heads the [firm’s Copyright] practice, representing key music recording and publishing clients, such as Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music and Atlantic Records.”
2024 The Legal 500“[Kieran] Doyle serves as [the firm’s] chair and has deep experience fighting trademark and product labelling disputes across federal and state courts. He grounds his contentious expertise in firm knowledge of the registration process – portfolio names include Qurate Retail, Twenty-Six Designs and Samuel, Son & Co.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“[Mary] Kevlin has handled an enormous number of USPTO proceedings over her 35 years in practice. Very active at the TTAB, she succeeded in having the board declare the World Series to have ‘a very high level of fame’ back in 2017.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Richard [Mandel] is a strategic litigator, upon whom his clients have relied for years. His work product is consistently top notch, as is that of his team.’”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“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“Another recommended lawyer is Meichelle MacGregor, who demonstrates proficiencies across a diverse range of sectors, from fashion and jewelry to chemical and manufacturing industries.”
2024 The Legal 500“Capable of seeing litigation through to conclusion and immensely experienced in worldwide portfolio management, the versatile [Adam] Siegartel does it all for his clientele.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Counting Major League Baseball, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Maserati in its impressive client roster, ‘strategic and commercial’ Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC demonstrates considerable strength in handling trademark issues arising from the music, food, sports, hospitality, and consumer products sectors. Alongside this, the practice is particularly proficient in managing UDRP domain name proceedings and social media disputes for significant clients.”
2024 The Legal 500“Executive committee member [Meichelle] MacGregor counsels businesses across a wide range of industries and issues, from prosecution and filing work to trademark infringement claims. She heads Cowan’s participation in the Amazon IP Accelerator programme, one of only 11 participating US outfits. She has filed more than 300 trademark applications through the programme."
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“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“Seasoned litigator Richard Mandel brings over three decades of experience in the practice space to the [the firm’s copyright litigation] team.”
2024 The Legal 500“Jonathan King is well-versed in assisting with trademark matters in the fashion, pharma, software and sports industries, while Kieran Doyle operates for a varied array of blue-chip clients in federal and state courts.”
2024 The Legal 500“The 30-year veteran [Mary] Donovan is a force to be reckoned with for her following, routinely making their business goals her priority. There are few things in the trademark arena she cannot handle, from routine maintenance to global enforcement programmes and UDRP proceedings. She is also regularly called upon to supply guidance on IP transactions.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“The powerhouse boutique New York firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC remains a leader in the marketplace, advising major multinationals across such sectors as music, publishing, video games, sports, and retail on high-stakes copyright prosecution and litigation.”
2024 The Legal 500“[Trademark] Practice head Deborah Squiers leverages her vast expertise in handling portfolio work as well as opposition and cancellation proceedings to assist household name brands.”
2024 The Legal 500"Deborah Squiers is held in the upmost regard by her clients for her trademark enforcement, prosecution and litigation work. She is described as a 'strategic, responsive and clear' lawyer."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Eric Shimanoff is lauded for his 'creative and practical solutions' to complex cyber-related trademark issues involving domain names, licensing and litigious matters."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Joel Karni Schmidt is a top trademark practitioner. He is applauded for his 'practicality, diligence and intelligence.'"
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Jonathan King has 'outstanding knowledge of IP law'. One respondent notes, 'He is by far my favourite lawyer to work with globally.'"
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Kieran Doyle stands out within the IP industry due to his 'excellent communication skills' and vast knowledge of trademark registration, prosecution, licensing and protection."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Maryann Licciardi is widely recognised as a leading trademark practitioner for her deep expertise in handling high-profile trademark cases across a variety of industries, both domestically and abroad."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Mary Kevlin has built an impressive practice advising clients on complex trademark litigation and portfolio management."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Meichelle MacGregor is an established trademark practitioner who is singled out for her top-notch practice advising clients in the fashion, sports and food and beverage sectors."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Richard Mandel excels in handing complex contentious trademark cases involving infringement, licensing and contractual issues."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"William Borchard is a seasoned trademark professional with decades of experience handling complex IP structuring cases at the domestic and international level."
2024 Who’s Who Legal: IP"Cowan excels at navigating legal intricacies, demonstrating unparalleled competence in handling complex IP issues with precision, clarity and strategic insight."
Chambers USA 2024"Richard [Mandel] has a remarkable blend of efficacy and efficiency, consistently delivering successful outcomes in an expedient manner."
Chambers USA 2024