"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!"

“Adam Siegartel, ‘a thorough, responsive and practical lawyer with a deep intellect’ and an incredible work ethic. He excels at distilling huge volumes of information and explaining complex legal concepts without resort to legalese, which serves him well as both a litigator and counsellor.”

“Deborah Squiers – 'an outstanding lawyer who gives wise, clear and practical counsel and provides great value for money.'”

“Kieran Doyle is a conscientious and service-minded attorney, which is clear to see from the detailed reports he provides and the personal phone calls he makes. He carefully lays out the best options and helps clients to understand complex trademark processes.”

“Maryann Licciardi, a ‘trusted adviser on myriad trademark matters who gives highly considered and helpful advice.’”

“Mary Donovan and Lynn Fruchter  are masterful portfolio managers who also display a deft touch in enforcement proceedings and licensing negotiations.”

“William Borchard is a luminary of the US and international trademark scene and a generous sharer of knowledge whose contributions to the firm’s ‘On My Mind’ blog are always worth reading.”

“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.”

“First class all round, Joel Schmidt and his team are responsive, thorough, pragmatic and commercial. Joel himself is a brilliant lawyer and strategist, who likes to be hands-on; working with him is not only super-productive and effective, but also fun.”

“One of the best anywhere in the world when it comes to trademark counselling, prosecution and litigation, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman renders an A-to-Z service to prestigious companies from a cross-section of brand-intensive industries. The team sustains relationships over long periods of time, which reflects its unswerving commitment to quality and superior service. Further evidence of this can be seen in the superlative feedback garnered by multiple team members.”

“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.”

“With a deep bench a defining feature of the practice, the WTR 1000 identifies a further seven New York attorneys as leaders in the field. These include chairman Jonathan King and Richard Mandel, both consummate litigators; Eric Shimanoff, who, alongside King, has been handling multiple oppositions and trade dress infringement cases; and Meichelle MacGregor, a percipient counsellor and litigator.”

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.

A go-to for TTAB proceedings – which are also a forte of the wider group – Mary Kevlin is hailed as a ‘business-savvy adviser and superb legal practitioner who understands every nuance of practice before the USPTO, as well as the commercial issues that in-house teams face’.

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.