Palenville Intellectual Property Lawyers

Daniel H. Erskine, a New York and Connecticut admitted attorney and solicitor of England and Wales, represents U.S. individuals, companies, joint ventures, foreign businesses, and foreign nationals on complex legal matters under U.S. and U.K. law. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Erskine served as a shareholder and counsel to a business involved in relocating large scale production facilities from either US or foreign locations. Mr. Erskine also completed a judicial clerkship at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. He now operates a solo practice focused on international business transactions, advising on US and English...

Elizabeth Barnhard is the Chair of the Pharma/Biotech Practice Group, working closely with clients to protect new inventions and products, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and biological products and related technologies. With her many years of pharma industry and law firm experience, she helps clients create robust intellectual property portfolios that add value to their businesses. Having conducted, authored and supervised many patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, product and manufacturing patent clearances in the areas of oncology/immunology, infectious diseases, virology, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular/metabolic disorders, and molecular genetics, she helps her clients arrive at creative, value-adding solutions.

Ms. Barnhard is experienced...

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is a Partner and Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Platt Law LLP where he helps clients with complex legal questions related cybercrime investigation, data breach response and cybersecurity compliance. Being also a Swiss cybersecurity and cyber law expert, Dr. Ilia Kolochenko has over 15 years of practice in information security auditing and digital forensics. As a member of the DC Bar CLE Faculty, he teaches "Cybersecurity for Lawyers and Law Firms" CLE course. Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is also an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Practice & Cyber Law, member of IAPP Board of Appeals, and a member of Europol Data Protection...

Cohn Legal, PLLC is a boutique law firm that focuses on startups and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on providing excellence in Intellectual property protection. On the most fundamental level, our goal is to provide our clients with exceptional legal guidance and support at cost-effective rates. Extensive experience in handling complex IP law has equipped our attorneys with the requisite knowledge and expertise to deliver work of truly extraordinary quality. While excellence in legal representation is a given, we take greater pride in our ability to forge lasting bonds with our clients.

Cohn Legal, PLLC specializes in intellectual property protection and corporate...

Michael J. Duffy is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Business Department. He focuses his practice on general corporate matters, with a concentration on government contracting, intellectual property, finance, consulting, employment, real estate, and corporate governance. Michael has extensive experience with a wide variety of business transactions, from initial contact with transaction targets and indications of interest, through to closing and post-transactional events. Michael has represented businesses in a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical distribution and research, technology, construction, and real estate, in matters of negotiating and drafting organizational documents, distribution agreements, independent contractor agreements, construction agreements and purchase agreements, as...

Tony is a Partner in Nicoll Davis & Spinella's Litigation and Compliance & Corporate Governance Departments, where he counsels organizations and individuals on a wide range of legal and business issues. He has over twenty years of federal and state court experience specializing in complex commercial and corporate litigation; construction litigation; shareholder and partnership disputes; intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting litigation; and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience overseeing and managing trademark and anti-counterfeiting cases. He provides strategic counseling involving trademarks, service marks, e-commerce and licensing issues as well as intellectual property portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting. He...

For over 30 years, Amie has concentrated her practice in estate and succession planning, as well as complex probate and estate administration. Amie advises high net worth (oftenmultigenerational) clients regarding sophisticated estate planning with an emphasis on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer and income tax planning. Amie is a sought-after speaker on a variety of estate planning topics, and she has spoken to attorneys on ethical issues confronting Trusts and Estate Practitioners at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) as well as the National Business Institute, as well as to attorneys and accountants at the UJA Federation Endowment Foundation...

Principal - Simon Lesser PC www.simonlesser.com

I am an innovative general counsel attorney with extensive experience in general corporate practice including legal representation for INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Sharp negotiations, contract drafting, and litigation management skills focused on maximizing business opportunities.

As a seasoned corporate counsel with 20+ years of experience counseling executive leadership, R&D, product development and marketing teams with regard to intellectual property law, I am well prepared to surpass your expectations. I have advanced expertise operating closely with R&D and executive management teams, reviewing patent landscape to guide product strategy and ensure strong patent filings. Expertise and skill supporting business development through...

In addition to maritime, U.S. customs and trade law and regulation, I also focus on Investment Contractual Disputes, Investment Negligence and Fraud in the Area of Immigration (EB-5), Overseas Education, Real Estate Transaction, and Partnership. Bilingual-Chinese. Disclaimer: The painting of Hanbin Wang in the traditional barrister wig and uniform by itself does not imply Mr. Wang's ability to obtain results.

Representative Experience Representation of a large New York developer in an appraisal proceeding to determine the replacement value of several iconic structures that were destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Representation of a large Manhattan landlord in connection with numerous lawsuits involving its commercial tenants. Representation of a major New York City newspaper in connection with an action commenced against its general contractor and engineer for damages for the negligent design and construction of its printing and distribution facility. Representation of a Westchester commercial landlord in a holdover proceeding against its commercial tenant.

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.

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...

Aaron M. Zeisler, founding member of Zeisler PLLC, is a trial and appellate lawyer who counsels clients on litigation matters, dispute resolution, trade secrets, real property and intellectual property law. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes, trade secret claims, business torts, real estate disputes and claims of copyright, libel and slander. Mr. Zeisler has represented clients in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country, both at the trial and appellate level, and has handled arbitrations and mediations before the AAA, ICDR, private mediation services and court-assisted mediation programs. He has specific experience in disputes...

I focus my practice on labor and employment, start up companies, Intellectual property, entertainment matters, shareholder disputes, business disputes, criminal defense, real estate and contract claims.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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,...

Charles J. Nerko is a problem-solving litigator who uses a practical and business-conscious approach to obtain favorable results amid critical circumstances. Mr. Nerko has a track record of success resolving disputes involving data privacy, technology, contracts, business torts and restrictive covenants. He also advises clients on strategies to minimize litigation risks and protect their confidential information.

Clients turn to Mr. Nerko for swift, decisive courtroom victories when clients’ reputations or confidential information assets are at risk. He serves as lead counsel to numerous federal credit unions in data security litigation against the largest provider of online banking and outsourced...

Anthony H. Handal is an experienced patent and trademark litigator, who has worked as lead counsel in over 200 U.S. district court lawsuits for such clients as ADM, Estee Lauder, JVC, The London Times, Conair, SNPE, Nieman Marcus, Target and many other such companies with amounts at risk exceeding $2 billion. His first chair experience includes U.S. Supreme Court representations in copyright and patent cases. He has also obtained hundreds of patents for his clients, and provides clients with a wide range of counselling services in the intellectual property space.