Mr Jeremy Boczko > Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
200 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10166
NEW YORK
United States

Work Department

Intellectual Property

Position

Partner

Career

Jeremy Boczko focuses his practice on assisting clients in the acquisition and litigation of intellectual property rights, and has led countless brand acquisitions, including some of the most iconic brands in the world. Once acquired, Mr. Boczko helps his clients manage robust licensing and enforcement programs; he is particularly adept at assisting companies acquire and rejuvenate distressed brands. As part of that practice, Jeremy performs searches and helps his clients “quiet” title and obtain protection for new and emerging brands.  He is a prominent trademark, copyright, and patent trial litigator, and, as part of his venerable list of successes, Mr. Boczko’s cases have paved the way and created new precedent spanning the gamut of trademark and copyright ownership and infringement, issues of privilege, and discovery. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of Thomson Reuters’ Trade Dress Protection treatise, and is a sought-after speaker, and is often quoted in legal publications on trademark and copyright topics, including their application in the non-fungible token (NFT or NFTs) and metaverse landscape.

Memberships

Admitted to New Jersey State Bar

Admitted to New York State Bar

Admitted to US Patent and Trademark Office

Education

  • JD, Fordham University School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2011
  • BS, Chemistry, Yeshiva University, cum laude, 2007

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Intellectual property > Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing)

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP provides a comprehensive cross-border service, advising major corporates such as Peanuts Worldwide and Mattel, on the clearance, registration, and enforcement of their international trademark portfolios. Brand protection expert John Gary Maynard, who operates out of offices in Richmond and Washington DC, co-leads the team with DC-based Tyler Maddry, a tech sector specialist. Stephen Demm, also in Richmond, handles trademark maintenance for clients in the energy industry. In New York, Jonathan Reichman applies deep experience to entertainment industry matters, and Jeremy S. Boczko, who assists clients with trademarks rights acquisition. Armin Ghiam in New York was promoted to partner in March 2022. James Rosini retired in March 2022, and Daniel Vivarelli  departed in May 2022.

United States > Intellectual property > Trademarks: litigation

Backed by a global network spanning five continents, the trademark team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP leverages the expertise of its team to act in every phase of litigation, from injunctions and temporary restraining orders to appeals before the Supreme Court. The practice is headed by brand protection expert John Gary Maynard, who operates out of offices in Richmond, VA and Washington, DC, where he co-leads the team with Tyler Maddry, a tech sector specialist. Special counsel Edward Colbert, who also works in the DC office, brings over 30 years of experience in the practice area to the team. Other key figures include Jeremy S. Boczko in New York, who acts in complex proceedings before the federal and administrative courts and in United States International Trade Commission (USITC) proceedings, and counsel Erik C. Kane in DC. Armin Ghiam in New York was promoted to partner in March 2022. The group’s client base spans sectors such sectors as sports, retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and tech.