Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has developed a wide intellectual property practice, representing clients from a wide range of industries including entertainment, sports, hospitality and healthcare. The group is well-versed in copyright matters from licensing and counselling to litigation, with extensive experience in copyright infringement cases. Spearheading the team from New York and Atlanta, James Trigg has a proven track record litigating matters involving textile prints and photographic works, and advising on registering copyrights. Practice co-head Joe Petersen operates from the firm’s Silicon Valley office, with extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings involving copyright law. In Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson focuses his practice on litigation matters, David Caplan is best known for protecting IP rights against infringements online, and Kollin Zimmerman typically acts for technology, social media and entertainment clients. Atlanta-based Crystal Genteman is geared to support on enforcement issues, and supports clients from the technology, textiles and consumer goods industries. Lisa Pearson retired from the firm in March 2025.
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‘Exceptional expertise, judgment, and communications. Quick turn around. True partners who give nuanced, practical advice. They internalize the client's needs.’
‘Joe Petersen in the Silicon Valley office is that rare combination of extreme expertise, excellent judgment, and outstanding professionalism. Best attorney with whom I've worked in more than 30 years of practice.'
Key clients
- Sesame Workshop
- Oxford Industries
Work highlights
Acts as global IP counsel for Oxford Industries, Inc., overseeing comprehensive strategy for its premier brands, including Tommy Bahama.