Founded in 1957, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is recognized worldwide as a leading intellectual property law and litigation firm. We provide unparalleled legal services that protect and enhance our clients' intellectual property assets. Over the decades, we have achieved extraordinary results, offering top-notch service, practical expertise, and cost-effective solutions. We regularly handle matters involving emerging issues, such as artificial intelligence,
blockchain, and NFTs, among other new technological innovations. Our firm's success is attributable to the extensive experience of our talented attorneys and staff, our use of new technologies and resources, and our collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Our Approach
We have an internationally renowned team of experienced lawyers who have a strong understanding of our clients’ businesses, industries, and competitors. Our collaborative approach to problem-solving and tailored services that meet the unique needs of each client are unrivaled. Our team provides exceptional service, leveraging our expertise to deliver effective solutions. With a thorough understanding of the global intellectual property landscape, we help our clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. We efficiently staff projects and foster long-term relationships, earning our clients' appreciation for our responsiveness, dedication, and sophistication.
Services
Strategic Advice and Planning: Our seasoned attorneys provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of intellectual property, including clearance, registration, portfolio management, enforcement, licensing, transactional matters, and strategic intellectual property planning.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Our litigators boast a strong track record, handling landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal and state appellate courts, the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and international courts and tribunals. We have also obtained favorable settlements for many of our clients.
Global Brand Management: Leveraging our global network of experienced foreign counsel, we offer
comprehensive trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement services worldwide. We manage thousands of global trademark registrations, applications, and contested proceedings, helping our clients protect their brands in key markets.
Copyright and Patent Capabilities: Our top-tier copyright prosecution and litigation attorneys, along with our experienced patent practitioners, actively assist our clients in protecting and enforcing their novel inventions, technologies, music, artistic and creative works, and designs.
Domain Name Enforcement and Online Marketplaces: Clients rely on our firm to assist with the recovery or suspension of infringing or abusive domain names, social media handles, and email addresses, prosecution of domain name proceedings and arbitrations, removal of problematic website and social media content, the purchase and sale of domain names, and online marketplace issues.
Our Clients
We are proud to represent a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations to startups, universities, and non-profit organizations. Our clients span many industries, including finance, fashion, entertainment and music, sports, tech, publishing, pharmaceuticals, video game, and restaurant, food and hospitality. We build and maintain strong client relationships through our commitment to understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, we believe diversity and inclusion are crucial for delivering exceptional client service. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our office walls, as we strive to promote diversity within the legal profession. We have implemented various initiatives and programs to foster an inclusive environment and have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts.
Pro Bono and Social Responsibility
We are committed to providing pro bono legal work and public service. Our extensive history of pro bono services reflects who we are and what we aspire to be. We also engage in community service activities, environmental sustainability initiatives, and direct philanthropy. Through our CLE4Good initiative, we raise funds for non-profits and charitable organizations while simultaneously providing continuing legal education services to our clients.
Honors and Recognition
Our firm is repeatedly recognized by various legal directories as one of the world’s leading IP firms for trademark, copyright, litigation, and related fields. These accolades reflect our dedication to excellence and our commitment to providing outstanding legal services.
