Overview

Rafi’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and enforcement matters. He also prosecutes trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

“When not lawyering: I enjoy composing music and am a commercial voice-over artist.”

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

Experience

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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Education

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2011); Order of the Coif; Senior Editor, Washington University Law Review

Harvard University (A.B., 2005)

Admissions

  • New York
  • Missouri
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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