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Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

Founded in 1957, we are recognized worldwide as a leading intellectual property law and litigation firm. We also represent clients in the areas of advertising, media & technology; customs, international cargo & regulatory compliance; corporate and commercial law; real estate law; trusts & estates; and military law. We have achieved extraordinary results for many of our clients in these and other areas. We strive to provide top-notch service and practical and cost-effective expertise, advice, and representation.

We work collaboratively, staff projects efficiently, and maintain long-term relationships with our clients who appreciate our responsiveness, dedication, experience, and sophistication. Our firm has a collegial atmosphere and employs attorneys and professional staff who speak Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Russian, Serbian, Hebrew, Mandarin, Hindi/Punjabi, Romanian, and other languages.

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Address:
21st Floor
114 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036-1525
Tel:212.790.9200 Fax:212.575.0671 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.cll.com/
2026 Edition
Copyright & related rights
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
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Arnold & Porter
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ArentFox Schiff
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Overview

Cowan Liebowitz & Latman is known as one of the world’s leading intellectual property law and litigation firms, with a particularly strong practice in domestic and international trademark and copyright counseling, clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation. In practice since 1957, this IP boutique operates out of its primary location in New York. Given the firm's deep understanding of IP issues, the firm is often involved in novel appeals for its clients, often time dealing with new precedent.

Notable IP practitioners: Jonathan King, Maryann Licciardi, Richard Mandel, Joel Karni Schmidt, Eric Shimanoff, Deborah Squiers

Testimonials

2026

"They provides strategic, efficient, and highly experienced representation in complex IP disputes."

"They handle filings and portfolio management with precision, efficiency, and clear, practical guidance."

"They provide clear, commercially focused advice supported by deep IP expertise and practical insight."

"I work with Anastasia Zhadina, partner of Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman in patent prosecution cases in the US. They are very responsive and provide us with very consistent comments and recommendations. We do trust in their expertise and consider that our cases are in good hands."

"It is a great bunch of very knowledgeable people that are also very friendly and dedicated - they very pragmatic and can compete with firms in lower-cost states."

"They are responsive, commercial and really know their stuff.  They are also an absolute pleasure to work with."

"CLL conducts business in a professional and timely manner. They are incredibly responsive to inquiries and always offer multiple solutions to resolve the matter at hand."

"Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman’s IP litigation team combines deep substantive experience in courts and before IP tribunals with strategic, client-focused advocacy, responsiveness and the ability to handle complex disputes across trademarks, copyrights, patents and related IP areas."

"Team offers strategic, commercially informed advice across clearance, portfolio strategy, licensing and transactional matters, backed by deep expertise in trademarks, patents and copyrights and a highly responsive service model."

Deborah Squiers

"She is a 360-degree thinker, great strategist with an excellent eye for the client's requirements, including budget restraints. She has a terrific expertise and is highly efficient and responsive."

Robert English

"He excels at trademark prosecution and enforcement (domestic and international) across a wide range of industries from luxury brands to craft beer to apparel, software, beauty, entertainment, and more."

"A great guy that is very good in overseeing complex portfolios where litigation and prosecution come together."

Anastasia Zhadina

"She is very responsive and provides comprehensive and consistent recommendations. We do trust in their knowledge and expertise."

Joel Schmidt

"He is a really nice guy who is also a superb lawyer.  He is responsive and provides clear and pragmatic advice."

"Joel is an excellent practitioner with great legal and people skills. He is able to explain complex ideas in ways that client understand."

Louis Ederer

"Lou is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and provides practical advice which balances risk with the objectives of the business."

 

2025

"It is one of the best IP firms in the United States. It stands out for its reliability, quality and knowledge."

Linked Reviews
Copyright & related rights

Copyright protection worldwide is a core practice of the firm’s intellectual property group. The firm recently represented Warner Chappell Music concerning one of the most pressing and disputed areas of copyright law.

Louis Ederer, who worked at Arnold & Porter for 18 years, says he was excited to go back to a place where he already knew a lot of people
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