Meichelle R. MacGregor

Meichelle practices in the IP and litigation fields and counsels clients on a wide range of intellectual property including trademarks, trade dress, licensing, copyrights, domain names and e-commerce.  She also handles commercial and corporate disputes. 

Her clients include large and small companies in the fashion, finance, publishing, sports and food and beverage industries. 

Honors & Recognitions

"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

“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

“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

"Meichelle MacGregor earns plaudits as 'a skilled negotiator' who 'understands the client’s needs and finds practical and business-oriented solutions' in the trademarks arena." 2022 Who’s Who Legal: IP

Meichelle MacGregor is a "main port of call" for the fashion industry and "can be counted on for prosecution and enforcement matters." 2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

“Highly effective and efficient.  An expert in her field.  Creative and sure handed.   Does not rattle in messy litigation and able to see around corners to determine most effective approach.  Can sense what motivates the other side, which helps determine how aggressive we need to be.  Also, very pleasant to work with.  True fiduciary.”  2022 client comment to Who’s Who Legal.

“MacGregor litigates with confidence and poise too, but also handles major strategic branding initiatives with alacrity.” 2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

"Meichelle MacGregor is 'a first-rate litigator and counsellor who recently won a Client Choice award for trademark practice in New York'." 2019 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

"Meichelle MacGregor is 'aware and appreciative of corporate goals.' She is 'to-the-point and incredibly strategic. She excels at breaking down complex problems and understands how to take a practical stance to get a situation moving. In addition, her communication skills are superb'."  2018 WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals

Client Choice Award: Intellectual Property: Trademarks in New York (2018), recognizes Meichelle MacGregor for excellence in client service in the field of Intellectual Property, Trademarks

WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals, Individuals:  for Prosecution and Strategy (2021 - present)

Who’s Who Legal, IP – Trademarks (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2023 - present)

New York "Super Lawyers" Intellectual Property Law (2023 - present)

New York "Super Lawyers" Top Women in Intellectual Property (2024)

The Legal 500 - Intellectual Property - Trademarks, Non-Contentious (2024)

Community & Professional Activities

• New York State Bar Association - Member
• New York County Lawyers Association - Member
• American Bar Association - Member

Experience

• Meichelle has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Counsels and litigates for clients on a wide variety of trademark, trade dress, domain name, licensing and e-commerce disputes 
• Clients include Starr Companies, H. Best (2(X)IST) and others in the fashion, finance, publishing, food and beverage industries, manufacturing, mining and chemical industries.
• Meichelle also has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, where she taught International Intellectual Property Law

Prior Employment

Hon. Bernard J. Fried, Acting Supreme Court Justice, New York County, Law Clerk (1994 - 96)

Blog Posts

Cases

• Edible Arrangements International, LLC and Edible Arrangements, LLC v. 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. and 800-Flowers.com, Inc. et al.,Case No. 3:14-cv-01744 (D. Conn. 2014).: Represented Plaintiffs in trademark infringement action alleging that Defendants’ use of various marks, keywords and designs infringed Plaintiffs trademarks and trade dress.
• Edible Arrangements International, LLC and Edible Arrangements, LLC v. Provide Commerce, Inc., Case No. 3:14-cv-00250-VLB (D. Conn. 2014).  Represented Plaintiffs in infringement and related claims based on Defendant’s use of keywords containing Plaintiffs’ trademarks.
• Debijou, Inc. v. Bachouro, et. al., Index No. 08-600436 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. County 2009). Successfully defended client against breach of contract claims and obtained an award of sanctions and attorneys' fees against plaintiff.
• Wallach v. Longevity Network, Ltd., (C.D. Cal. 2006). Successfully defended appeal of TTAB order canceling Plaintiff's registration for the mark AMERICAN LONGEVITY and prosecuted counterclaims for trademark infringement and unfair competition resulting in $3.1 million verdict.
• Henegan Construction Co., Inc. v. Heneghan Contracting Corp., 63 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1984 (S.D.N.Y. 2002). Successfully prosecuted  claim for trademark infringement and unfair competition.