Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Arnold & Porter 4 Years Ranked
- BakerHostetler LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Davis+Gilbert LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Dentons 1 Years Ranked
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Proskauer Rose LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Pryor Cashman LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Andrea L Calvaruso Kelley Drye & Warren LLP12 Years Ranked
- Andrew Bart Jenner & Block LLP16 Years Ranked
- Anthony J. Dreyer Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- Benjamin E Marks Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP13 Years Ranked
- Bruce Ewing Dorsey & Whitney LLP15 Years Ranked
- Claudia Ray Kirkland & Ellis LLP17 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey Potter Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP14 Years Ranked
- James Weinberger Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC15 Years Ranked
- Lisa Rosaya Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP15 Years Ranked
- Marc Rachman Davis+Gilbert LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael Elkin Winston & Strawn LLP16 Years Ranked
- Nancy WolffCowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP
Band 3
- Brad D. Rose Pryor Cashman LLP11 Years Ranked
- David Donahue Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC4 Years Ranked
- Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme Pryor Cashman LLP4 Years Ranked
- Edward H Rosenthal Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz14 Years Ranked
- Joshua Simmons Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lisa Pearson Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Louis S Ederer Arnold & Porter13 Years Ranked
- Megan Bannigan Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Mancino Marsh ArentFox Schiff LLP4 Years Ranked
- Monica B Richman Dentons17 Years Ranked
- Pamela Church Baker McKenzie15 Years Ranked
- Paul Fakler Mayer Brown LLP13 Years Ranked
- Paul Llewellyn Arnold & Porter9 Years Ranked
- Randi Singer Sidley Austin LLP11 Years Ranked
- Susan J Kohlmann Jenner & Block LLP10 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alison Stein Jenner & Block LLP3 Years Ranked
- Allison Stillman Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Allison Strickland Ricketts Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC4 Years Ranked
- Barbara Solomon Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC3 Years Ranked
- Bruce J Goldner Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
- Catherine M.C. Farrelly Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz8 Years Ranked
- Claudine Meredith-Goujon Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked
- Heather J McDonald BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Katz Davis+Gilbert LLP12 Years Ranked
- Johanna Schmitt Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
- John P Mancini Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- Karen Artz Ash Katten1 Years Ranked
- Marylee Jenkins ArentFox Schiff LLP7 Years Ranked
- Nadine Jacobson Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC4 Years Ranked
- Oren J Warshavsky BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
- Richard Lehv Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC16 Years Ranked
- Richard Mandel Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman1 Years Ranked
- Robert N. Potter Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton2 Years Ranked
- Tamar Duvdevani DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Theodore Max Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Todd Larson Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP4 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedPossesses deep expertise in trademarks across a range of industries, complemented by renowned work in copyrights and domain name matters. Engaged by globally recognized brands and individuals to protect popular trademarks and copyrights in high-stakes litigation, as well as acting in trade dress infringement matters. Also routinely advises on the commercializing of IP.1 Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PCIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedStalwart IP boutique excelling in a number of areas including anti-counterfeiting, trademarks and copyrights. Also retains particularly notable strength in the protection of design rights, with a recognized capacity to prosecute, maintain and enforce its clients' IP rights. Experienced in online issues including domain name disputes.1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedOutstanding patent team recognized for its representation of prominent life sciences and electronics clients in high-profile patent litigation. Also possesses a leading IPR and PTAB practice. Maintains an excellent non-patent group, with substantial expertise in areas including trade dress, trademarks and false advertising matters. Additionally offers experience handling copyright infringement matters in the media and entertainment sectors.
Band 2
2 Jenner & Block LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedStands out for its track record in copyright law. Also adept at handling trademark matters with commercial implications. Possesses substantial experience working with household names in media and entertainment, particularly the music industry, and is routinely retained to counsel on matters with industry-wide implications.2 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedFull-service practice group with notable experience in protecting and enforcing copyright, trademarks and trade dress rights. Clients include global brands and technology companies. Expertise acting on proceedings in a range of venues, including the TTAB and Federal Courts, as well as before international trademark offices.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP represented Getty Images in their assertion of claims for copyright infringement, DMCA for falsification, altercation, and removal of copyright management information, trademark infringement claims and more against generative AI model, Stability AI.
Band 3
3 ArentFox Schiff LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRespected group with impressive depth of experience in copyright litigation, anticounterfeiting, brand enforcement and trademark issues. Regularly called upon by leading fashion, retail and media clients for sophisticated counsel. Additionally, offers expertise in patent prosecution and global portfolio management.3 Baker McKenzieIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedProvides a comprehensive copyright and trademark service with a particular focus on strategy counseling, prosecution work and enforcement actions. Also offers advice on licensing and franchising disputes as well as providing due diligence support on commercial transactions and protecting against online infringements. Well versed in handling right to publicity and advertising matters. Significant international presence allows the team to offer comprehensive cross-border support.3 Cowan, Liebowitz & LatmanIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedHighly 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.3 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedExpertly handles the full range of trademark, copyright and false advertising matters. Possesses substantial experience working with high-profile clients in television, film, publishing and other media on litigation, enforcement actions and strategic counseling. Anticounterfeiting continues to be an area of significant focus. Also offers notable expertise in advising on brand management issues.3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDiverse practice representing a number of global brands in copyright, trademarks and transactional matters. Provides adept counsel on litigation and portfolio management issues. Well versed in handling domain name registration issues and cybersquatting concerns. Also maintains expertise in false advertising, trade dress and unfair competition matters, among other areas.3 Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & SelzIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWell-regarded trademark and copyright specialists with wide-ranging experience representing clients in the fashion, entertainment and media spaces. Regularly engaged to advise high-profile clients on brand management and IP issues relating to commercial transactions and litigation. Displays additional expertise advising game developers and distributors on trademark and copyright issues.3 Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP represented Janssen Pharmaceutical and its subsidiaries in three consolidated Hatch-Waxman patent infringement litigations against Mylan Laboratories regarding Janssen's Invega Trinza, a long-acting injectable antipsychotic.
Band 4
4 Arnold & PorterIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedArnold & Porter represented Google in initiating and settling TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings. The team successfully opposed attempts to register marks for goods and services that encroached on Google's rights in the PIXEL marks for smartphones, computer hardware and software products.4 BakerHostetler LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedComes recommended for its substantial knowledge in the trademarks and copyrights sphere. Routinely sought after for its capabilities counseling on portfolio matters, handling enforcement issues and trial work. Also skilled in advising on digital and emerging platform concerns. Offers expertise acting for clients from a range of industries, including technology, media and consumer goods.4 Davis+Gilbert LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedExpertly handles the full range of trademark, copyright and false advertising matters, drawing upon established strength in marketing and communications matters. Well versed in handling transactional trademark proceedings and advising on brand protection matters. Possesses substantial experience working with high-profile entertainment sector clients on litigation, enforcement actions and strategic counseling.4 DentonsIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWell-known practice that assists clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The group offers notable expertise in portfolio management and trademark prosecution, regularly representing clients in the entertainment and fashion spaces.4 Kelley Drye & Warren LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDiverse practice representing a number of global brands in trademark prosecution and portfolio management. The team provides expertise through strategic counselling, domestic and international prosecution and court representation. Clients include major entertainment and fashion brands.4 Latham & Watkins LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWell-regarded IP practice that acts for clients in a range of patent disputes at trial level and on appeal. Particularly respected for representing a host of notable pharmaceutical manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman and biologics matters. Additional recent matters have seen them involved in acting on disputes in the telecommunications, automotive and consumer products sectors.4 Mayer Brown LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRespected group with multifaceted IP expertise encompassing patent infringement disputes, patent counseling, trademark and copyright litigation and false advertising mandates. Counts market-leading tech conglomerates and pharmaceutical companies among its clients.4 Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP represented Shutterstock in a case where the team defeated on summary judgment claims for copyright infringement and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act relating to an image that a third party uploaded to Shutterstock's site for licensing in breach of Shutterstock's licensing terms.4 Proskauer Rose LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKnown for handling complex trademark and false advertising cases for a broad range of high-profile clients. The group frequently represents clients in the media & entertainment and consumer goods sectors.4 Pryor Cashman LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPryor Cashman LLP represented Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Atlantic Records, in a music copyright jury trial in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case, Griffin et al v Sheeran et alarose from a claim from the estate of Ed Townsend, co-writer of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" who claimed Sheeran and his co-writer Amy Wadge had copied elements of the song for their 2014 song, "Thinking Out Loud".- Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2024 | Band 4