News & Insights
- Beverage & Hospitality Industry Insight: Wine and Bars are Inherently Related for Trademark Registration PurposesWilliam M. Borchard
- Jonathan King quoted in The New Yorker article on Sir Lucian Grainge, Artificial Intelligence and the Music IndustryJonathan Z. King
- The 2023 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. BorchardWilliam M. Borchard
- Three Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Attorneys are Attending the Copyright Society’s 2023 Copyright + Technology ConferenceRichard Dannay, Jonathan Z. King, Thomas Kjellberg, Joelle A. Milov, John S. Miranda, Joel Karni Schmidt
Case Studies
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
What They Say
”In cases where settlements are possible, [CLL's] lawyers will always foster settlement. However, in cases where they have to litigate hard, they do. Moreover, the time given to each matter is ample despite their busy schedules. I’ve always found that they make clients feel special and, often, the feeling is that my matter is the only matter they are handling because of the constant care given to it. This is rare in law firm partners.”
2022 The Legal 500Joel Karni Schmidt “understands the nuances of in-house practice and more than keeps up with the speed of business. Like the firm at large, he has a good eye for talent and how to acquire and develop it.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“’Deborah [Squier]’s tireless efforts, comprehensive knowledge and attention to detail have played a pivotal role in protecting her clients’ intellectual property rights, setting a high standard for legal prowess. Throughout the entire process, Deborah has demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for navigating complex legal scenarios, adeptly brokering solutions, and consistently securing advantageous results…’”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Across virtually every industry area, [Maryann] Licciardi delivers comprehensive and effective trademark counsel, supporting the commercial objectives through strategic portfolio management and penetrating enforcement.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark ProfessionalsMaryann Licciardi shows “incredible skill in moving difficult matters forward in the right direction and really understands clients’ business needs and priorities.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.