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Jenner & Block LLP

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Jenner & Block LLP

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We are among the nation’s leading practitioners in traditional copyright and entertainment litigation. Clients look to the firm to handle all manner of disputes concerning their valuable intellectual property. Whether the actions are based on copyright, contract, statutory rights, tort, accounting, or otherwise, we help content owners enforce their rights and defend against claims brought by others. We also help brand owners confront the full spectrum of trademark issues they encounter in the marketplace, including trademark and trade dress infringement, false advertising, dilution, and cybersquatting cases. Our trademark team has a particular focus on the convergence of trademark law, technology and the internet.

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block LLP stands out for its track record in copyright law. The firm is also adept at handling trademark matters with commercial implications. The team possesses substantial experience working with household names in media and entertainment, particularly in the music industry, and is routinely retained to counsel on matters with industry-wide implications.

Work Highlights

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  • Jenner & Block represented Princeton University in an action brought by the operator of a home design website alleging copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation.

Strengths

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  • The Jenner & Block team has subject matter expertise and is constantly looking at the evolving law.

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  • The team is incredibly responsive and pragmatic.

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  • The team is very responsive and good on high-stakes, complicated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alison Stein
    Band 2Alison Stein

    Alison Stein

    Alison Stein is noted for her significant expertise litigating complex copyright and trademark disputes.
    • Alison gives very practical and business-minded advice.

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    • Alison has an incredibly astute legal mind and balances it well with high business acumen.

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    • Alison is tenacious and super responsive.

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    • Alison is very commercially reasonable and business-minded. She truly gets our business and crafts her advice in a way that is super tailored to particular risks and needs.

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  • Band 3Susan J Kohlmann
    Band 3Susan J Kohlmann

    Susan J Kohlmann

    Susan Kohlmann chairs the firm's trademark group and draws upon substantial experience in copyright and trademark disputes to represent companies and individuals in the media and entertainment industry.
    • Susan is an incredible lawyer. As a first chair trial practitioner, she is the person you want talking to the judge and leading the trial team.

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