A team of contentious experts, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC acts for myriad significant clients, ranging from Morgan Stanley and Barclays to Sony Pictures and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, who remain active across a diverse host of industries. Seasoned practitioner Richard Mandel leads the department, providing his significant strengths in right of publicity, domain name and licensing issues to his varied client roster. Jonathan King’s dynamic practice covers the sectors of music, fashion, sports and software, while Eric Shimanoff excels in relation to Internet and domain name enforcement matters. Kieran Doyle frequently handles matters pertaining to footwear, haircare and sports marketing trademark issues, among others. Mary Kevlin is highly active in the sports area, with Maryann Licciardi contributing her domestic and international scale skillset to the group. All named attorneys are based in New York. Dasha Chestukhin is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Very well connected with clients.'
‘They work seamlessly as a team, manage projects with efficiency, and cultivate enduring relationships with their clients, who recognize and value their responsiveness, commitment, expertise, and professionalism.’
- 'Together, they embody the highest standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and collaboration, consistently exceeding expectations and strengthening client relationships.’
‘They are efficient, economical, and responsive. Working with them is pleasant, and they are creative in providing solutions to customers.’
‘This is a very experienced and professional litigation team.'
'They are smart, experienced, knowledgeable and nice to work with. They provide very good advice and high-level representation.’
‘I believe that the litigation practice at the firm is unique because of their attention to detail, personalized attention, excellent strategy, top-notch drafting and effective arguments. Richard Mandel and Jonny King are stars, often going above and beyond to get the best outcomes for clients. They believe in great collaboration.’
‘Richard Mandel is recommended for his pragmatism and extreme dedication and devotion to a matter.'
Key clients
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Hyatt Hotels
- Major League Baseball and the 30 Major League Baseball clubs
- S&P Global (Standard & Poors)
- G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (DKNY, DONNA KARAN marks and others)
- Kars 4 Kids Inc.
- Tod’s S.p.A.
- Meenakshi Overseas, LLC
- A.S.A.P. Logistics, Ltd.
- Bogg Bag Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Kars 4 Kids Inc. in a successful appeal in Kars 4 Kids Inc. v. Am. Can!, 98 F.4th 436 (3d Cir. 2024).
Represented Tod’s S.p.A. in defending a trademark infringement action brought by a seller of luxury handbags in the Southern District of New York by Tribe of Two, LLC.
Represented Meenakshi Overseas LLC in defending a trademark infringement action in the Eastern District of California brought by V.V.V. & Sons Edible Oils, Ltd. 2:14-cv-02961-DJC-CKD.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Richard Mandel
Other key lawyers
Jonathan King
Eric Shimanoff
Kieran Doyle
Mary Kevlin
Maryann Licciardi
Dasha Chestukhin