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Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC Offices
114 WEST 47TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10036
NEW YORK
United States
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Mr Eric Shimanoff
Work Department
IP Litigation. Copyright. Trademark.
Position
Partner. Eric Shimanoff advises on and litigates complex intellectual property matters concerning trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, counterfeiting, domain names, false advertising, trade secrets, publicity rights, patents, the Internet, websites, social media platforms, mobile apps, content clearance, licensing and other agreements. Eric prides himself on his ability to provide pragmatic and cost‐effective solutions to clients across broad range of industries, including fashion, entertainment, financial services, food, cosmetics and real estate.
Career
Admissions:
New York, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York,
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York,
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York,
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan,
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan,
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana,
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska,
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit,
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit,
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and
United States Supreme Court.
Recognitions: Recognized by The Legal 500 2022 as a key lawyer in Trademarks – Litigation and in Copyright (“brings a long track record of experience acting at the state and federal levels, and in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and UDRP panels, on behalf of clients in the cosmetics, fashion, financial services, food and entertainment industries”); WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, Enforcement and Litigation, 2018 to present (“One of the top litigators on deck, is a high-calibre oral advocate and a determined and smart lawyer who always makes for a worthy adversary”); Expert Guides 2021 for Trademarks; Who’s Who Legal, Trademarks (2022 to present; “draws high praise for skillfully advising clients on trademark litigation, domain names and licensing issues”); IP Stars – Managing IP, 2022 (Trademark Star and Copyright Star).
Memberships
New York State Bar Association, New York Intellectual Property Law Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, and International Trademark Association (INTA).
Education
New York Law School (J.D. 2002, summa cum laude), New England Conservatory of Music (M.M. 1997), and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A. 1994, cum laude).
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Intellectual property > Copyright
The powerhouse boutique New York firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC remains a leader in the marketplace, advising major multinationals across such sectors as music, publishing, video games, sports, and retail on high-stakes copyright prosecution and litigation. Jonathan King heads the practice, representing key music recording and publishing clients, such as Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music and Atlantic Records. Seasoned litigator Richard Mandel brings over three decades of experience in the practice space to the team. Publishing sector expert Richard Dannay acts for Penguin Random House and other major market players, on high-stakes infringement cases and issues of fair use. Counsel Thomas Kjellberg specializes in the field of copyright licensing and enforcement. Eric Shimanoff, a veteran copyright lawyer with extensive experience at the federal and state levels, handles matters concerning web sites, social media, and NFTs. Joel Karni Schmidt provides key support on clearance, registration, and enforcement matters for a wide-ranging base of clients, which spans the video games, media, and retail sectors. Joelle Milov was promoted to partner in January 2023. Maria A. Scungio joined from Robinson & Cole LLP in February 2023. All the lawyers mentioned work in New York.
United States > Intellectual property > Trademarks: litigation
Counting Major League Baseball, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Maserati in its impressive client roster, ‘strategic and commercial’ Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC demonstrates considerable strength in handling trademark issues arising from the music, food, sports, hospitality, and consumer products sectors. Alongside this, the practice is particularly proficient in managing UDRP domain name proceedings and social media disputes for significant clients. Richard Mandel spearheads the practice, leveraging his more than 35 years of experience in the field to advise on false advertising, licensing, and domain name disputes, among others. Jonathan King is well-versed in assisting with trademark matters in the fashion, pharma, software and sports industries, while Kieran Doyle operates for a varied array of blue-chip clients in federal and state courts. Eric Shimanoff is noted for his handling of social media, websites, NFT, and virtual internet trademark, domain name, and false identification issues. Seasoned litigator Mary Kevlin has been involved in a diverse array of TTAB proceedings, and Maryann Licciardi focuses on trademark contested proceedings, litigation, prosecution, and domain name disputes. All listed lawyers are based in New York.
Lawyer Rankings
- Copyright United States > Intellectual property
- Trademarks: litigation United States > Intellectual property