News & Insights
Deborah Squiers will chair and Robert English will speak at PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program
The 2026 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. Borchard with Deborah K. Squiers
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Once Again Wins the Managing IP Award for U.S. Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year
CLL's Copyright Review 2025 is Now Available
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Case Studies
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
What They Say
"The trade mark team at Cowan Liebowitz is fantastic to deal with - with heaps of experience and expertise, they know exactly how to deliver client-friendly advice."
2025 Legal 500“Jeffrey Chery is a ‘top-notch’ practitioner. ‘Jeff is extremely knowledgeable about US trademark prosecution. His expertise and responsiveness make him a go-to.’”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“[Eric] Shimanoff is ‘highly recommended based on his responsiveness and follow through’ and currently advises Blackstone on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with a focus on eliminating avenues of infringement.”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“‘Simply the best’, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman’s trademark practice is defined by collaboration, depth, and agility. Clients turn to the team not just for its legal acumen, but for its unique culture of shared expertise which ensures robust IP support. When litigation is necessary, clients have access to some of the brightest minds in the field.”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals"Eric Shimanoff is a razor-sharp trademark litigator whose strategic instincts and no-nonsense approach make him the go-to for major brands."
2025 Lexology Index
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.









