News & Insights
- Beverage & Hospitality Industry Insight: Wine and Bars are Inherently Related for Trademark Registration PurposesWilliam M. Borchard
- Patent Law Alert: USPTO Issues Inventorship Guidelines for AI-Assisted InventionsDaniel Basov, Mark Montague
- A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent 2024William M. Borchard
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is Proud to Have 17 Lawyers Listed in the 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America PublicationsJeremy Berman, William M. Borchard, Dasha Chestukhin, Mary A. Donovan, Kieran G. Doyle, Lynn S. Fruchter, J. Christopher Jensen, Justin I. Karasick, Mary L. Kevlin, Thomas Kjellberg, Sarah Sue Landau, Richard S. Mandel, Ronald W. Meister, Raphael S. Nemes, Reema Pangarkar, Emily F. Stein
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
“A phenomenal trademark firm, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman is a repository of trust for many A-list brands. It operates a technologically sophisticated and secure practice and makes appropriate staffing levels, flexible and cost-effective fee arrangements and responsiveness points of emphasis – all while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and results.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals”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 500“From the quality of its clientele to the calibre of its practitioners, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is an undisputed leader in the trademark space. For bullet-proof prosecution strategies and hard-hitting enforcement, few firms across the United States offer as well-stocked a bench as the New York boutique. “
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark ProfessionalsMary Donovan “demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and judgement, and guides her clients in a way that is sensitive to their budgetary concerns. She is well connected and highly regarded in the wider trademark community, and has excellent relations with local counsel worldwide. She is a pleasure to work with on all aspects of trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation, as well as unfair competition, internet and advertising issues.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Of [Robert] English, a patron remarks, ‘Bob’s advice on complex trademark licence issues is always insightful. He is knowledgeable, practical and patient – a pleasure to work with. Cowan’s fees are reasonable and turnarounds are swift.’”
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.