"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, and frequently handles IP matters relating to advertising.  One client notes: ‘They know the law, understand our needs and are creative and responsive’. ”

"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."

"Trademark prosecution is, in my opinion, one of the strongest points of the firm. The team is well-structured with attorneys and paralegals, the attention to detail is noteworthy, the responses are timely and well-thought out and the all-round training of lawyers ensures that a matter is analyzed from all angles, not just prosecution.”

"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.”

“Joel Karni Schmidt has been advising and assisting my clients with trademark filing and prosecution for the past 15 years. I worked closely with Joel on multiple matters and he is an excellent attorney. He is very efficient, always recommends the best and most cost-effective approach, is extremely experienced and thus knows how to solve the problems, and just as important – he is very nice and pleasant to work with.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

“Besides their being experts in the US trademark litigation rules and procedures, the team is particularly good at predicting the opponents’ next procedural steps and at assessing these steps’ impact on the clients’ case. Their strategic advice is extremely helpful.”

“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.”

“I have worked with the team at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman for many years and they are excellent. They are very responsive and thorough, they are very professional, have original thinking and provide first class service. Just as important, they are very pleasant to work with.“

“I like their stick-to-it-tiveness (sic.). As one example, we have found foreign trademark offices do not treat trademark registrations the same way as a registration would be treated by the USPTO. Cowan, Liebowitz, with our advance permission, fights to get the registration the way we want it. In my experience, they always win.”

“I think Cowan Liebowitz & Latman brings a lot of value to our business in terms of legal expertise, as well as business understanding.... They are cost-efficient and have a very good network of associates around the world, with at least some we have started to align with. They are extremely valuable for us. 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.”

“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 Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman team combines an in depth knowledge of the law with a strategic and commercial approach. They are also very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Finally, they are very “user friendly”, and I am very comfortable for them to be in direct communication with my clients where this is most effective to progress the matter. “

“The team at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is fabulous. They are such special people. They have a unique way of maintaining relationships with their clients and their international network – they know also how important their international network is in order to be good for their client and therefore cherish this network. It is one of the nicest firms I have every worked with. It is just like family, but still all very high-end in terms of quality. They send us work, but we also send them work. Both ways it works!”

“The trademark team at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. has extensive experience of handling all types of litigation and prosecution matters around the world by managing global trademark portfolio of many large corporate clients. Due to such extensive experience of handling global trademark prosecution matters, they are able to provide effective, efficient and practical advises to its clients. “

“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."

“This is an exceptional firm that hires only the best.   It's a boutique that every GC should seek out.  Everyone here is a star.  CJ Erickson is amazing in Customs. Our customs team love him for his common sense approach and expertise.  Tom Kjellberg is a copyright guru and writes the finest legal briefs I've ever read with such facility and alacrity other lawyers think he's not human.” 

“We work with Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman for over 15 years now. They are our go-to trademark law firm in the US. High quality work paired with a highly pragmatic approach and business sense makes them outstanding. Billing is fair. We have so far not had any “loss” in case with Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, which is a pretty good track record.”

”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.”

Adam Siegartel draws on extensive first-chair trial experience when disputes heat up, but also shows a deft counselling touch.

Joel Karni Schmidt “understands the nuances of in-house practice and more than keeps up with the speed of business. Like the firm at large, he has a good eye for talent and how to acquire and develop it.”

Maryann Licciardi shows “incredible skill in moving difficult matters forward in the right direction and really understands clients’ business needs and priorities.”

Mary 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.”

Mary Kevlin has “encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law and TTAB practice. She is consistently thoughtful in her approach and advice, and provides only the best-quality work product. She trains and leads an experienced team who follow in her footsteps.”

Richard Mandel “stands out as a strong, strategic and insightful litigator”. “Trusted legal and commercial adviser.” 

"Deborah Squiers excels at advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of complex trademark matters pertaining to litigation, enforcement and portfolio management."

"Eric Shimanoff draws high praise for skillfully advising clients on trademark litigation, domain names and licensing issues."

"Kieran Doyle is highly recommended for his expert handling of the trademark life cycle, from clearance and prosecution, to licensing and protection."

"Maryann Licciardi has built up a prolific trademark practice and is praised for her sterling handling of domain name disputes, trademark litigation and prosecution."

"Mary Kevlin is 'an extraordi­nary trademark practitioner with an ency­clopaedic knowledge of all aspects of US trademark law'."

"Meichelle MacGregor earns plaudits as 'a skilled negotiator' who 'understands the client’s needs and finds practical and business-oriented solutions' in the trademarks arena."

"Richard Mandel possesses over three decades of experience and is commended as 'a masterful negotiator' with 'a strategic and thoughtful approach'."

"William Borchard is well versed in all aspects of trademark law, in which he provides 'strategic and practical advice with complete understanding of the client’s business'."

"The 'brilliant' Joel Karni Schmidt is lauded as a leading trademark lawyer who 'provides strategic advice on how to tackle complicated problems'."

Distinguished head of trademarks Deborah Squiers is “supremely efficient and effective at managing large global portfolios” and “brilliant at registering difficult marks.”

Executive committee member Kieran Doyle handles complex multi-jurisdictional trademark disputes with a steady hand and is undertaking cutting-edge branding work in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

One of the top litigators on deck, Eric Shimanoff is a “high-calibre oral advocate and a determined and smart lawyer who always makes for a worthy adversary.”