Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
Band 1
Chambers Review
Lerner David is recognized as one of the leading IP legal services providers in New Jersey. The firm is experienced in handling a full range of matters, including trademark procurement, patent portfolio management and litigation. The firm represents clients across different sectors.
Work Highlights
- Lerner David represented Apogee Lighting Holdings in two IPR proceedings against two patents owned by Clear-Vu Lighting related to emergency light fixtures.
Strengths
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"The Lerner David team explains concept issues extremely well, even to people who have little to no experience with IP. The team provided all possible paths and pinpointed the one that made most sense in every case."
"The Lerner David team explains concept issues extremely well, even to people who have little to no experience with IP. The team provided all possible paths and pinpointed the one that made most sense in every case."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Sales has extensive experience in disputes at the US Patent and Trademark Office and also has expertise in mitigating IP risk, helping clients avoid disputes.
Charles Kennedy is a celebrated figure in the area and known for his work on patents and IP litigation. He has significant experience acting for local innovators as well as multinationals.
"Charles is very practical and thoughtful."
William Mentlik enjoys a stellar reputation for his work as a patent litigator and in post-grant proceedings. He also counsels on trademarks and trade dress.
Stephen Roth is widely respected for his advice and litigation concerning copyright, computer software, trademarks and trade dress. He also frequently advises artists whose creations are infringed.
Natalie Richer regularly advises clients across a range of industries on patent prosecution and portfolio management. She is also well equipped to handle patent disputes.
"She's very personable and able to distil complex information down to very easily understandable matters."
"She's incredibly intelligent and even keeled."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lerner David LLP
New Jersey
Members
Provided by Lerner David LLP
Andrew T. Lane
April M. Capati
Arnold H. Krumholz
Brian R. Tomkins
Bronson Bonnett
Bruno Polito
Charles H. Humkey
Craig M. Drachtman
Daniel P. Laine
Daniela Caro-Esposito
David J. Kohn
Gregg A. Paradise
Gregory M. Reilly
Gregory S. Gewirtz
Hoda Rifai-Bashjawish
James A. Vezeris
Jayla E. Harvey
Jonathan A. David
Jordan T. Riviello
Joseph H. Karlin
Joseph Hajjar
Keith E Gilman
Head of Department
Keith J. McWha
Kelly Y. Hwang
Kendall K. Gurule
Kenneth Han
Kevin M. Kocun
Lingyan Wang
Marcus J. Millet
Matthew G. Miller
Matthew Shatynski
Melanie A. Chernoff
Michael C. Bossner
Michael J. Cavaliere
Michael, Jr. Mullen
Mitesh Mehta
Nahoko Ono
Natalie S. Richer
Orville R. Cockings
Paul H. Kochanski
Priya Persaud
Russell W. Faegenburg
Ryan L. Bergeron
Taylor Lepore
Thomas M. Palisi
Wilfred V. Patrick
William A. DiBianca
Industries
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Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive
Blockchain
Cannabis
Chemical & Material Science
Clean Energy
Computing Systems
Consumer Goods
Electronics
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Software