Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
We have handled many of the seminal IP transactions and litigations in the publishing, marketing, licensing, and new technology fields. Our clients often own or seek IP rights, and our special expertise in the global IP arena helps them succeed.
OUR CLIENTS
We serve a wide range of entertainment companies, performers, writers, fashion models, artists, and celebrities. We also represent major consumer products companies and other corporate brands, advertising and marketing firms, and software, eCommerce, telecommunications, and other technology businesses.
CLIENT BENEFITS
We are special intellectual property counsel to major corporations and individual creators, helping clients capitalize on their intellectual property rights in and across all media.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Our Intellectual Property Group attorneys are members of the Copyright Society of the U.S.A., the International Trademark Association, and major bar associations. We are frequent speakers on licensing topics, and have participated in Licensing International conferences. We have appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and NPR, and published articles in the Journal of Internet Law, World eBusiness Law Report, The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Advertising Age, and other trade publications. We have been quoted in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Law Journal, AdWeek, and other publications on IP issues. Law360 included Frankfurt Kurnit in its list of the 100 firms with the most IP partners.
Chambers Review
Well-regarded trademark and copyright specialists with wide-ranging experience representing clients in the fashion, entertainment and media spaces. Regularly engaged to advise high-profile clients on brand management and IP issues relating to commercial transactions and litigation. Displays additional expertise advising game developers and distributors on trademark and copyright issues.
Work Highlights
- Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz represented Shake Shack in copyright litigation regarding the bounds of copyright law for fonts and typeface against House.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of legal knowledge at FKKS Law across multiple disciplines is exemplary."
"The Frankfurt team is highly competent, responsive and experienced."
"The Frankfurt attorneys offer smart, sophisticated and practical thinking."
"The depth of legal knowledge at FKKS Law across multiple disciplines is exemplary."
"The Frankfurt team is highly competent, responsive and experienced."
"The Frankfurt attorneys offer smart, sophisticated and practical thinking."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Rosenthal routinely litigates trademark and false advertising matters, with notable expertise in publishing and other media.
Catherine Farrelly chairs the firm's trademark and brand management group and brings substantial trademark expertise, frequently advising on matters including portfolio management, registration disputes and enforcement of marks.
"Catherine is a great lawyer who is both very smart and very practical."
"Catherine is very knowledgeable and is well versed in recent updates to applicable law, court cases and regulations."
"Catherine's expertise is fantastic. She provides quick, practical advice when it is needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
New York
Members
Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Caren Decter
Head of Department
Christopher R Chase
Head of Department
Gavin D McElroy
Hannah E Taylor
Jean Voutsinas
Jeremy S Goldman
Kimberly M Maynard
Head of Department
Lisa E Davis
Matthew Vittone
Melissa Georges
Michael P Frankfurt
Michael R Williams
Nicole Hyland
Rachel Santori
Wendy Stryker
Clients
Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Bombas
CVS
Casper Sleep Inc.
Hasbro, Inc.
JetBlue Airways
John Wiley & Sons
NHL Enterprises
New York Road Runners
Nike
Northwell Health
Pernod Ricard USA
Scholastic Inc.
Industries
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Advertising
Corporate Brands
Entertainment
Finance
Media
Technology