Jeffrey Chery

Jeffrey’s practice focuses on global trademark prosecution, clearance, and maintenance matters. In addition, Jeffrey handles domestic enforcement issues and represents clients in contested proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

“I'm a huge University of Florida Gators fan who likes to stay active and enjoys a good laugh.”

Honors & Recognitions

“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 

“Robert English and Jeffrey Chery are exceptional attorneys that have managed our cases throughout the years. They understand the clients’ needs and market and find the best solution within an actual scenario, providing achievable and realistic results.”  2022 The Legal 500.

WTR 1000 World Leading Trademark Professionals, Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy (2024)

Lexology Client Choice Award 2024:  Intellectual Property - Trademarks

Named in New York Metro “Super Lawyers” as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property (2019)

Community & Professional Activities

American Bar Association

Experience

As a former Trademark Examining Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he has extensive experience in managing and resolving substantive and procedural issues pertaining to trademark prosecution.

Has represented clients in many industries, including sports and entertainment, banking and financial, software, apparel, and consumer goods.

Prior Employment

United States Patent and Trademark Office – Trademark Attorney Advisor

New York State Supreme Court, Kings County – Law Clerk for Hon. Delores J. Thomas, Hon. Herbert Kramer (Ret.), and Hon. Yvonne Lewis (Ret.)

United States District Court, S.D.N.Y. – Judicial Intern for Hon. George B. Daniels

National Basketball Association –Team Premium Licensing and Business Development Assistant

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