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Baker McKenzie

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional

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Our New York intellectual property and technology practice group provides the full panoply of trademark, copyright, patent, digital media (including artificial intelligence) and trade secret advice and representation to our global clients. With experience across a wide array of industries, our team is able to litigate copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret disputes in federal courts around the country, negotiate strategic technology transactions, build and defend US and global IP portfolios and construct innovative solutions for IP challenges. 

Sub practice areas: Global Trademark Portfolio Management and Enforcement, IP and Technology Transactions and Licensing, Trademark, Copyright and Patent disputes and litigation.

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie provides a comprehensive copyright and trademark service with a particular focus on strategic counseling, prosecution work and enforcement actions.The firm also offers advice on licensing and franchising disputes, as well as providing due diligence support in commercial transactions and protecting against online infringements. The team is well versed in handling right-to-publicity and advertising matters. Their significant international presence allows them to offer comprehensive cross-border support.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Pay.com in a trademark infringement, unfair competition, cybersquatting and deceptive trade practices action filed by publicly traded payroll provider Paycom regarding the use of the Pay.com name.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a very impressive bench. The group consistently demonstrates the ability to tap into a wider network of specialists whenever a matter requires specific jurisdictional or technical depth.

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  • The team is good at recognizing a company's needs and providing answers within those frameworks.

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  • The Baker McKenzie team understands business objectives and can weigh them appropriately with the legal risk.

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  • Baker McKenzie provides clear, risk-based advice that prioritizes commercial needs while remaining compliant.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pamela Church
    Pamela Church

    Pamela Church

    Pamela Church maintains a strong reputation for her counsel on trademark portfolio management, and also advises on enforcement and opposition proceedings.

    • Pamela is fast and efficient, with a practical and pragmatic approach.

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    • She is responsive in a way that outside counsel values.

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    • Pamela is business-minded and gives practical advice.

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  • Joshua Wolkoff
    Joshua Wolkoff

    Joshua Wolkoff

    Joshua Wolkoff litigates and counsels clients on all aspects of copyright and trademark law, with a focus on representing clients in the media, entertainment and fashion industries.

    • Josh understands the competing priorities that GCs have to juggle.

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  • Alysha Preston
    Alysha Preston

    Alysha Preston

    Alysha Preston is increasingly recognized for her trademark and licensing work. She represents both domestic and multinational companies, particularly in the luxury goods and fashion spaces.

    • Alysha is business-focused and provides realistic business-minded solutions to complex legal matters.

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    Joshua Wolkoff

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    Pamela Church

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    Alysha Preston

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