Partner

575 Madison Avenue
New York

NY, 10022

+1 212 940 8800

Trade mark star 2025

English


Practice areas:

Trade mark
Trade mark prosecution
Trade mark strategy & counseling

Industry sectors:

Fashion & luxury goods
Food & beverage
Media
Retail


In business, a company's name is often one of its most valuable assets. Bret can help you develop strategies to protect this critical intellectual property around the world. He has deep experience in the consumer products space, including representing a wide range of well-known fashion brands as well as companies in the sporting goods, consumer electronics, publishing and alcoholic beverage industries. He has also worked extensively with companies in the banking and financial services industries.

Bret works closely with his clients, who value his immediate responsiveness on a wide range of strategic IP questions. On critical issues, Bret doesn't wait for the phone call; he frequently anticipates potential IP problems and suggests a course of action to avoid bigger ones down the road. Long-time clients count on his cost-effective approach, attention to detail and ability to balance legal risk with business realities.

Bret's knowledge of all aspects in the lifecycle of a brand allows him to develop strategies that advance both legal and business interests. As a result, clients call on him to develop and administer worldwide trademark licensing programs as well as to formulate strategies for trademark protection and enforcement.

 

Last updated 3rd June 2020