"Richard Dannay is the preeminent copyright lawyer. In addition to his encyclopedic knowledge of the Copyright Act and case law, he is an excellent litigator."

"Cowan Liebowitz & Latman continues to perform at the highest level in the trademark space by bringing old-school quality to cutting-edge, on-trend issues.”

"Cowan Liebowitz & Latman has an outstanding trademark team that is knowledgeable, responsive, cost-effective, and gets the job done in an excellent manner on behalf of the client."

"Cowan Liebowitz & Latman have deep expertise in their field and also tactical and pragmatic in their approach. They are also very responsive and very good to work with."

"Highly respected boutique particularly proficient in handling copyright and trademark litigation, but also known for its high-quality advice on portfolio management. Exhibits expert knowledge of the publishing industry.”

"I work with Joel Schmidt from Cowan Liebowitz & Latman on a regular basis. In fact, he is one of the leading trademark and copyright experts with whom I consult. He is very knowledgeable, has done a good job for our client in negotiations and has provided good advice on how to tackle complicated problems."

"Our revenues have grown from a relatively small business under $20,000,000 in revenues to over $100,000,000. During this time the team at Cowan Liebowitz & Latman have met our needs along every step of the way, and today they are our go-to-firm for all things trademark and copyright. In addition, we have used Cowan Liebowitz & Latman for contract review and negotiation for advertising and media contracts."

"We are in 3rd generation of counsel at Cowan Liebowitz & Latman, each time with a responsive expert who is practical and creative."

"We have had a long relationship with Cowan Liebowitz & Latman in support of one of our major clients. We have had nothing but positive experiences with this firm, and have found Mr. Mark Montague and Ms. Anastasia Zhadina, who we work with to be exceptionally competent, personable and a pleasure to work with!"

“A high degree of collaboration across the group ensures the provision of holistic counsel and especially helpful in this regard are the many do-it-all trademark experts in the line-up.”

“Cowan is by far the best firm we’ve worked with and Jonathan Z. King is the principal reason. . . .In [one] case . . . the company threw a ton of money and resources against us, with a large trial team . . . but Jonny simply ripped them apart with his courtroom abilities and his sharp analysis of trademark law supporting our case.  He’s so smart and really understands our business, but is also incredibly unpretentious and down-to-earth.”

“One of the best trademark outfits in the United States”, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman is “an exceptional IP boutique that serves many leading brands”. “It is a huge player on the prosecution side, as it houses a raft of skilled professionals, which grants it a reservoir of expertise that few can match.” The group also boasts an enviable record in litigation and has been central in a myriad of important cases. “ The consistency of its lawyers and its longevity speak volumes to its quality.” 

“The firm’s track record is very impressive, and the fees it charges are reasonable and fair.” Many of the lawyers here earn vociferous praise from the market."

“They are cost-efficient and have a very good network of associates around the world.  They are proactive and come up with good solutions and suggestions to critical issues. And, also quite important, they are very nice and friendly people."

“They are highly competent, professional, and well respected and liked by their peers and clients. They are not only outstanding lawyers with solid know-how and cutting-edge experience, but they are also devoted to their work and are adept at handling complex and sensitive situations as they arise."

“Unchanged, though, is the depth of Cowan Liebowitz’s bench, testament to which are the multiple individuals ranked on each of the WTR 1000 prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation tables. It is hard to pigeonhole the lawyers here, given their wide-ranging skills and diverse experience – although several have strong leanings to one side or the other of the non-contentious/contentious divide.”

Lynn Fruchter “provides helpful advice in the most efficient and cost-effective manner and can be highly recommended to anyone looking for really experienced trademark counsel”.

Mary Donovan, Christopher Jensen and Maryann Licciardi bring impressive experience to bear in portfolio management, litigation and TTAB proceedings respectively.

Mary Kevlin is of the brightest and best in the country on oppositions; William Borchard is at the vanguard of transactional IP practice.

Meichelle MacGregor is "a first-rate litigator and counsellor who recently won a Client Choice award for trademark practice in New York."

Richard Mandel is "a crack litigator who successfully represented the opposers in a recent major trademark dispute between cigarette paper companies"

It’s almost like they are your top dedicated colleagues who want the best of success for the company they work for.  They also have a very professional network of other law firms around the globe which has been extremely useful for us.

The depth of experience and understanding of nuance in copyright law is unparalleled.

The team has a keen strategic sense and a thorough understanding of the law. They are responsive, provide practical and useful advice, and are a pleasure to work with.

Chair of the firm Jonathan King  – who has been busy recently on trade dress infringement cases for CAR-FRESHENER Corporation – frequently links up with Richard Mandel to form a dynamic strike force for prestigious brands.

Deft all-round strategist and resolver of difficult disputes Joel Schmidt is “very hands on, responsive, pragmatic and cost effective” and unanimously considered a “delight to deal with”

In his court litigation and TTAB practice, Kieran Doyle “takes into account all the tiny details to deliver insightful strategic advice and excellent results”

Many of the lawyers here earn vociferous praise from the market: chair Jonathan King and litigator Eric Shimanoff, for example, are “first-rate attorneys who demonstrate mastery of their subject”. Recently, these “zealous advocates” litigated against Crocs on behalf of Car-Freshener.

Reflecting on their experience with trademark and copyright ace Deborah Squiers, one source comments: “She meets our needs at every step of our journey and has provided vital support as we have dramatically increased our revenue. She is highly responsive and thorough, but always works within our budget.”