New York Intellectual Property Lawyers

Expert in Patents and Proprietary Rights Management & Transactions with more than 10 years experience. I love business innovation and helping clients use patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and contracts to strengthen and grow their businesses. I am foremost a business counselor, helping to guide choices, build better business systems, and create intangible assets that support the client's business strategy. My clients appreciate my candor, creative thinking, and business insight, especially when it comes to negotiating licenses and other intellectual property agreements.

Gary is a partner at Jacobowitz and Gubits concentrating in arts and entertainment law, business law, trademarks and copyrights, non-profits, business formations, commercial and residential real estate transactions and leasing and franchising, and estate planning. He has extensive experience in arts and entertainment and teaches music business at Orange County Community College.

Mr. Reed’s practice focus is on intellectual property. Mr. Reed has extensive experience representing clients in all phases of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, intellectual property litigation, and business and commercial matters related to intellectual property. Mr. Reed’s experience includes preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, licensing, litigation, as well as related commercial and business matters as they relate to intellectual property law, both domestic and foreign. His patent prosecution experience includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the digital, electronic, optical, software, computer, mechanical, business method, medical device and semiconductor arts,...

A former book editor & media studies professor I now manage a select entertainment, interactive/new media, and art law practice at Wood Media Law. In addition to my law degree (Cardozo) I have a PhD in Cultural & Critical Studies (U. of Pittsburgh). I've also done advanced work in international media law & policy (at Oxford). Before all that I went to college in Philadelphia (U. of Pennsylvania) and worked & studied in Montréal (at McGill). Since entering legal life I've worked in a wide variety of positions in entertainment and communications, from standards enforcement at...

Douglas Curran is a trial lawyer and partner in BraunHagey & Borden’s New York office. Doug represents clients in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on high-stakes financial and intellectual-property disputes. He represents corporations and individuals across a variety of industries, including financial services, private equity, emergent technology, biopharmaceutical, and media/entertainment. Doug works to understand the details of his clients’ businesses in order to advance their commercial objectives and secure favorable outcomes on their behalf.

As trial counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state court, Doug has obtained litigation victories and negotiated resolutions in dozens of...

John Altorelli is a highly accomplished mergers and acquisitions attorney with over 30 years of experience. Over the course of his career, Altorelli has worked on numerous high-profile transactions, representing both buyers and sellers.

I offer the following: - Strategic and legal advice to small/mid-cap businesses and their founders - Corporate and LLC formation - Partnership, shareholder and LLC operating agreements - Employment contracts - Non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality agreements - Trademark and copyright registration - Advice relating to seed and venture capital financings, as well as founders' exits (e.g. M&A) I have advised dozens of companies in such diverse sectors as entertainment, technology and digital media, food products and fashion.

Jaymie Sabilia-Heffert is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the firm’s Copyright Infringement team. She is an experienced civil litigation attorney, with diverse knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal fields, including complex construction litigation, business disputes, and administrative appeals. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts. Jaymie earned her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York and is admitted in New York State, the Northern District of New York, and the Southern District of New York.

As Chief Esquire of Franco Law Firm P.C., I work with clients that are in need of legal assistance and/or representation in Business & Trust and Estate matters. I am dedicated to having unparalleled customer service and working closely with my community of customers to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to running Franco Law Firm, I educate others through social media, my YouTube channel, and my podcast, and curated courses. My business acumen includes drafting and negotiating contracts, including protecting the interest of individuals and entities in business relationships; developing business entities; trademark and copyright; and addressing the complex...

Tim Bukher is a partner at Thompson Bukher LLP, leading the firm's intellectual property and internet law practice groups in support of media, technology, and digital venture matters. As outside counsel to tech and software companies, Tim's practice focuses on complex transactions involving intellectual property licensing, venture capital, digital rights, and cyberlaw/privacy regulations including HIPAA and HiTech. Tim’s firm focuses on the intersection of corporate, securities, and intellectual property law. To that end, Tim’s latest projects include JOBS Act based implementation of e-crowdsourcing as well as regulatory challenges in cryptocurrency transactions.

Mr. Rausa is a graduate of Pace Law School and co-founding Partner of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC. Combining his practiced legal and business development experience, Mr. Rausa provides his clients the advantage of an attorney who understands more than just the legal implications of a transaction or matter in litigation.

Luque PLLC provides high-quality legal advice and practical counsel to creatives and entrepreneurs across the globe. Following today's progressive merging of industries, we cater to the needs of companies and individuals who create products and provide services utilizing technology in the areas of music, art, and fashion. Our clients consist of companies that provide services and innovative products in the technology, media, apparel, and beverage industries, as well as those with an eye toward social enterprise. We represent tomorrow's leaders in the creative industries. Luque PLLC provides strategic business and legal counseling to creatives and entrepreneurs, including entity formation, protecting...

Law Office of Kelly Weiner offers personal attention at a better value. If you are looking for a business and intellectual property attorney who will learn your company and what is important to you to craft a tailored legal strategy, I can help. Whether it's developing a branding strategy to fit your budget, protecting your valuable intellectual property assets, forming your legal entity to protect your personal assets, or preparing the documents necessary to govern your internal and external business relationships, my goal is to deliver personalized, responsive and efficient legal services utilizing fee arrangements that provide clients...

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed. After bankruptcy, I joined...

Tracy Jong is a Senior Attorney of the firm. Tracy graduated cum laude from SUNY at Buffalo and Touro Law School. In addition to a doctorate of law, Tracy has scientific and technical training in the chemical arts as well as 27 years’ experience in private legal practice and government administration. She is a member of the Business Law and Intellectual Property Sections of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations. Tracy volunteers and serves on the Board of Directors for Story of Hope Comfort Care Home. She is also an active member of the Rochester...

I am currently a Vice President of strategic IT sourcing for Credit Suisse. I have previously served as Licensing Counsel to Standard & Poor's, Commercial Counsel to SS8 Networks, and as an Associate at the IP law boutique of Grimes & Battersby in Stamford Connecticut.

I help self-employed individuals and small businesses with contract negotiation and disputes, copyright and trademark registration and enforcement, disability insurance, and more. I take greatest pleasure in advising clients on how best to grow, navigate risk, resolve disputes, and how to think creatively to balance business needs and legal concerns.  Formal or informal, strong relationships and contracts are vital to the success of a small business. For some clients I take an active role in developing partnerships and negotiating agreements; for others I provide advice and support behind the scenes. Disputes arise for small businesses with or without good relationships and comprehensive written...

Leslie Fourton is a highly experienced attorney with over 15 years of expertise in various legal areas, making him a valuable asset for a financial company. His extensive background includes corporate and regulatory law, commercial litigation, employment and labor law, executive compensation and benefits, and antitrust expertise. He has worked with prominent law firms such as Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Mayer Brown LLP, and has served as a consultant for major financial institutions like Citigroup, Discover Financial Services, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Wells Fargo.Fourton's experience in financial services is particularly notable. He has provided...

Neil has extensive experience in intellectual property law. His practice concentration includes trademark prosecution, trademark management of international portfolios, trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, licensing and transactional agreements, and intellectual property litigation before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Neil regularly counsels clients and businesses regarding the adoption of their trademarks, branding techniques and strategies, advertising, and social media issues. When disputes arise, Neil’s experience, knowledge base, and hands-on and attentive approach render him well positioned to obtain cost-effective results for his clients. Prior to joining Hodgson Russ,...

Larita Yusuf is an experienced litigator and a registered patent attorney. As an intellectual property attorney, she has helped creators secure design patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO) and their original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. She earned a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a B. Sci. in Biology from Francis Marion University. While in law school, she worked as a federal judicial intern in the District of South Carolina and as a patent legal intern at a boutique intellectual property law...

Joshua D. Vera is an associate attorney in the Intellectual Property Division of Sanders Law Group with a focus on copyright infringement. Mr. Vera takes great pride in advocating on behalf of his clients and ensuring the rights of intellectual property owners are respected.

Nicola C. Richards Nicola C. Richards is an associate attorney at the Sanders Law Group and is currently focused on advocating for her clients in consumer protection through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Prior to joining Sanders Law Group Ms. Richards worked as a paralegal handling insurance claims for credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ms. Richards went on to intern at Nassau County’s social services department where she managed cases for daily Fair Hearings. Moreover, Ms. Richards used her time to work with Lawyers Helping Our Community (LHOC) to increase business production for companies in Chicago IL for the Asian...

Jacqueline Mandel is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the Copyright Infringement team. Prior to joining the team, she avidly defended her clients in contract disputes, evictions, criminal defense actions, and other civil matters. She has trial and litigation experience and is now looking forward to bringing those skills to defend the intellectual property rights of our clients.

Renee J. Aragona is a litigation associate of the Sanders Law Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Aragona represented and litigated mortgage lenders and loan servicers in creditor’s rights, landlord/tenant, and replevin actions. Ms. Aragona is now focused on representing and protecting the intellectual property of our clients through copyright infringement litigation. Ms. Aragona is passionate and fights for her clients rights.

Bilingual English/Thai Senior Lawyer at Themis Partner, a business law firm based in Bangkok. Themis Partner is one of the leading mid-sized law firms in Thailand and we have built a strong reputation with local and multinational companies. We also act for more than a dozen institutional clients, doing a range of corporate and litigation work. (read more: www.themispartner.com) I have been personally involved for the past 15 years in a team of Thai and international lawyers (American, German and French lawyers). The main responsibilities are as follows: - Undertake all typical activities of a legal advisor, including drafting contracts, letters of...