News & Insights
- A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Receives Highest Rankings in WTR 1000 2025 Edition
- Trademark Law Alert -- Supreme Court Narrowly Upholds Corporate Separateness in Trademark Damages Case
- The Brand Trophy Paradox: How to Market Brand Recognition and Avoid Legal Risk
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Case Studies
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
What They Say
"Cowan excels at navigating legal intricacies, demonstrating unparalleled competence in handling complex IP issues with precision, clarity and strategic insight."
Chambers USA 2024“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“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“Jeff Chery is a strong trademark practitioner who gets to know his clients’ portfolios. He has an excellent knowledge of the US Trademark Office practice.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“‘Joelle [Milov] delivers consistently outstanding work in the complex areas of trademark prosecution and dispute resolution. Joelle’s diligence, expertise and precision have been instrumental in safeguarding clients’ intellectual property rights, and her unwavering commitment to excellence has been truly inspiring.”
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.