Raphael S. Nemes

Raphael Nemes’s practice encompasses a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trademark litigation, enforcement, prosecution, and contested proceedings before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.  A significant portion of his practice focuses on helping intellectual property owners protect their rights in cyberspace—in the US and worldwide—against infringing, impersonating, fraudulent, and phishing domain names, websites, social media platforms, apps, and emails.  Rafi has substantial experience in analyzing and determining appropriate strategies for clients against online infringements, impersonations and scams, and has represented clients in connection with hundreds of Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings.  He counsels clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, fashion, sports, and other consumer goods and business services.

“When not lawyering: I enjoy composing music.”

Honors & Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America for IP Law and IP Litigation (2023)

Named in New York Metro “Super Lawyers” as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property (2021)

IP Stars (“Rising Star” - Managing IP 2021 to present)

Community & Professional Activities

International Trademark Association, Unreal Campaign Committee member (2022-2023)

New York City Bar Association (2020 to present)

New York State Bar Association (2018 to present)

Experience

Before joining CLL, Rafi practiced trademark law at an IP boutique, working primarily in the fields of health and beauty.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Rafi worked for the science documentary series “NOVA” on public television.

Prior Employment

Louis C. Paul & Associates, PLLC - Associate

Downey Law Group LLC - Associate

Armstrong Teasdale LLP - Associate

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri - Legal Intern

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