Known for its wide ranging expertise across a vast array of sectors, including advertising, consumer products, media and entertainment as well as fashion, the team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP represents clients in both trial and appellate courts while also coordinating the prosecution of trademarks in foreign IP agencies. New York based Dale Cendali is known for her longstanding capabilities, litigating complex disputes, notably, infringement and dilution suits, while Claudia Ray represents clients across a wide range of industries including financial services, technology and media. Diana Torres, based in Los Angeles, is particularly well versed in technology related trademark suits, while Mary Mazzello frequently handles trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Joshua Simmons, based in New York handles a range of enforcement and litigation matters. Also based in New York, Shanti Sadtler Conway litigates cases across the country, from trial through appeals, including federal district and appellate courts, the ITC and the TTAB.
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‘The K&E Trademarks litigation team was excellent to work with. ’
‘Dale Cendali, Josh Simmons and their teams were wonderful to work with and provided valuable service to our business.’
‘Whether you are a Fortune 500 or a small non-profit, Kirkland provides the same attention and care to your matter. I particularly appreciate that their advice and guidance always consider the impact on business operations and not just what's best for the case. ’
‘Dale Cendali, Diana Tores and Shanti Sadtler Conway are exceptional legal and business advisors. Dale and Diana's strategic advise is industry leading and all three are fantastic at translating complex issues into actionable decisions. They have represented some of the biggest companies in the world and the small non-profit I represent is getting the same attention, care and responsiveness. I appreciate, trust and respect them and would recommend them to clients of any size.’
Key clients
- Any Breakers LLC
- The Carnegie Hall Corporation
- Delta Air Lines, Inc.
- Eleven IP Holdings, LLC, Grassy Creek LLC and CS Irwin LLC
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Empower Credit Union
- IBM Corporation
- Major League Baseball
- PepsiCo, Inc.
- PPD Holdings Inc. and Whaleco., Inc.
- PVH Corp., Calvin Klein Inc., and Tommy Hilfiger Licensing
- RHC Group Management, LLC
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Other key lawyers
Dale Cendali; Claudia Ray; Diana Torres; Mary Mazzello; Joshua Simmons; Shanti Sadtler Conway