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Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC

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

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu is a stalwart IP boutique excelling in a number of areas, including anti-counterfeiting, trademarks and copyrights. The firm also retains particularly notable strength in the protection of design rights, with a recognized capacity to prosecute, maintain and enforce its clients' IP rights. The team is experienced in online issues, including domain name disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu continued to represent Rudsak USA, the U.S. subsidiary of a Canadian streetwear brand, in a lawsuit filed by two competitors, for trade dress infringement and unfair competition.

Strengths

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  • The team is technical and has subject-matter expertise, responsiveness, pragmatism and measured aggression.

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  • The group is terrific on trademark matters.

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  • The Fross team does a great job of seeking to understand client's businesses.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2James Weinberger
    Band 2James Weinberger

    James Weinberger

    James Weinberger maintains a broad litigation practice, which frequently sees him act in disputes involving trademarks and trade dress and secrets for an impressive client base of household-name companies.

    • James is terrific. I trust him with any trademark litigation matter.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Band 3David Donahue
    Band 3David Donahue

    David Donahue

    David Donahue is a trademark specialist with a demonstrated history of success in high-stakes trials and TTAB proceedings.
    • David is a smart guy, who works on important cases.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nadine Jacobson
    Band 4Nadine Jacobson

    Nadine Jacobson

    Nadine Jacobson garners recognition for her busy trademark practice, regularly advising on high-stakes infringement disputes and counseling for multinationals. She is particularly well known for advising clients on global trademark strategies.
    • Nadine has a phenomenal range of expertise and knowledge.

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Ranked Individuals at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC (3)

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    Nadine Jacobson

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