News & Insights
- The 2023 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. BorchardWilliam M. Borchard
- Beverage & Hospitality Industry Insight: Wine and Bars are Inherently Related for Trademark Registration PurposesWilliam M. Borchard
- Adam Siegartel presents at Columbia Law School regarding Trademark Litigation SurveysAdam Siegartel
- Hospitality Industry Insight - Consider Future Name Rights When Closing a RestaurantMaryann E. Licciardi
Case Studies
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
What They Say
”In cases where settlements are possible, [CLL's] lawyers will always foster settlement. However, in cases where they have to litigate hard, they do. Moreover, the time given to each matter is ample despite their busy schedules. I’ve always found that they make clients feel special and, often, the feeling is that my matter is the only matter they are handling because of the constant care given to it. This is rare in law firm partners.”
2022 The Legal 500Joel Karni Schmidt “understands the nuances of in-house practice and more than keeps up with the speed of business. Like the firm at large, he has a good eye for talent and how to acquire and develop it.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Joel Karni Schmidt has been advising and assisting my clients with trademark filing and prosecution for the past 15 years. I worked closely with Joel on multiple matters and he is an excellent attorney. He is very efficient, always recommends the best and most cost-effective approach, is extremely experienced and thus knows how to solve the problems, and just as important – he is very nice and pleasant to work with.”
2022 The Legal 500Mary Kevlin has “encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law and TTAB practice. She is consistently thoughtful in her approach and advice, and provides only the best-quality work product. She trains and leads an experienced team who follow in her footsteps.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Joel [Karni Schmidt] is a highly competent professional in all USPTO matters. He is also skilled in negotiating co-existence agreements and supporting in alleged infringement matters covering all kind of IP rights. Joel is highly qualified, has a hands-on approach and is a skilled IP practitioner whose work always satisfies.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.