Department profile
Lerner David LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Lerner David LLP

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About

Provided by Lerner David LLP

Lerner David is a globally renowned IP boutique with a passion for partnering with clients to build and protect IP assets (patents, copyrights and trademarks). Grounded in exceptionally high standards of professionalism, integrity, and character, the firm’s attorneys, technical specialists and paralegals are highly sophisticated and committed to client success. With wide-ranging technical expertise, the firm has demonstrated its ability to achieve success in all aspects of IP and in all industries.

Coupling a business-oriented approach with a broad international reach, Lerner David has succeeded in fostering long-term partnerships with its clients. The firm has established a reputation for effecting positive results for its clients, whether proceeding before patent and trademark offices, in courts, or at the bargaining table. The firm’s culture is grounded in providing sound, practical advice, and leveraging diverse viewpoints, to help clients make informed decisions in numerous IP practice areas.

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Intellectual Property - New Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lerner David is recognized as one of the leading IP legal services providers in New Jersey. The firm is experienced in handling a full range of matters, including trademark procurement, patent portfolio management and litigation. The firm represents clients across different sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Lerner David successfully defended Mazda Motor Corp in a patent infringement case.

Strengths

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  • I think Lerner David is excellent. I like the work that the firm does and the team is very responsive and helpful.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The Lerner David team quickly analyzes all the relevant aspects of a matter and is able to distill the key issues and material risks in a way that allows us to act quickly and efficiently.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team's depth of technical knowledge is outstanding and its approach to contract negotiations is unsurpassed.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team takes the time to understand and break down the issues.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam L Mentlik
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam L Mentlik

    William L Mentlik

    William Mentlik enjoys a stellar reputation for his work as a patent litigator and in post-grant proceedings. He also counsels on trademarks and trade dress.
  • Band 2Stephen F Roth
    Band 2Stephen F Roth

    Stephen F Roth

    Stephen Roth is widely respected for his advice and litigation concerning copyright, computer software, trademarks and trade dress. He also frequently advises artists whose creations are infringed.

    • Stephen is very creative and does a good job of representing his clients' interests.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Stephen has a deep understanding of technology and is truly a visionary. Time after time, Stephen has suggested paths that have proven to be viable.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Stephen is excellent. He is very patient and really takes the time to understand our approach and the technical aspects of our solutions.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 3Gregg Paradise
    Band 3Gregg Paradise

    Gregg Paradise

    Gregg Paradise provides clients across a range of industries with intellectual property solutions. He boasts particular expertise regarding trademarks, and is able to draw on his background in computer science engineering.

    • Gregg is a very good all around IP attorney.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Gregg is responsive with fantastic recall of our overall business and positioning, which allows us to have the utmost confidence in his advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Gregg is extremely knowledgeable about the minutiae of intellectual property law. He makes it easy for us by explaining issues concisely and letting us decide the options.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 3Gregory S Gewirtz
    Band 3Gregory S Gewirtz

    Gregory S Gewirtz

    Gregory Gewirtz has a diverse intellectual property practice drawing on his significant experience in patent and trademark litigation and licensing. He is noted for his ability to work with clients in the electronic, mechanical and pharmaceutical industries.

    • He is conscientious and dedicated to the tasks at hand.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Greg Gewirtz is very knowledgeable, and he goes above and beyond.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Gregory is a very strategic thinker.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 3Natalie Richer
    Band 3Natalie Richer

    Natalie Richer

    Natalie Richer regularly advises clients across a range of industries on patent prosecution and portfolio management. She is also well equipped to handle patent disputes.

    • Natalie has a great reputation.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Lerner David LLP (5)

New Jersey

Members

Provided by Lerner David LLP

  • Keith E Gilman

    Head of Department

  • Ryan L. Bergeron

  • Bronson Bonnett

  • Michael C. Bossner

  • April M. Capati

  • Daniela Caro-Esposito

  • Michael J. Cavaliere

  • Melanie A. Chernoff

  • Orville R. Cockings

  • Craig M. Drachtman

  • Jonathan A. David

  • William A. DiBianca

  • Russell W. Faegenburg

  • Gregory S. Gewirtz

  • Kendall K. Gurule

  • Joseph Hajjar

  • Kenneth Han

  • Jayla E. Harvey

  • Charles H. Humkey

  • Kelly Y. Hwang

  • Joseph H. Karlin

  • Paul H. Kochanski

  • Kevin M. Kocun

  • David J. Kohn

  • Arnold H. Krumholz

  • Daniel P. Laine

  • Andrew T. Lane

  • Taylor Lepore

  • Keith J. McWha

  • Mitesh Mehta

  • Matthew G. Miller

  • Marcus J. Millet

  • Michael, Jr. Mullen

  • Nahoko Ono

  • Thomas M. Palisi

  • Gregg A. Paradise

  • Wilfred V. Patrick

  • Priya Persaud

  • Bruno Polito

  • Gregory M. Reilly

  • Natalie S. Richer

  • Hoda Rifai-Bashjawish

  • Jordan T. Riviello

  • Matthew Shatynski

  • Brian R. Tomkins

  • James A. Vezeris

  • Lingyan Wang

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