Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes

Partner - Litigation and Investigations

Erik Kahn has broad experience in complex technology deals and intellectual property protection, transactions, and litigation.  He represents clients in diverse industries, including software and computer-related technologies, consulting, telecommunications and telephony, financial services, Internet, retail, consumer brands, healthcare, security, aviation, entertainment, publishing, and fashion.

Erik advises clients on all aspects of technology development, acquisition, licensing and transfer; global brand protection strategies and enforcement programs; content and brand licensing; intellectual property in corporate transactions; intellectual property audits; celebrity endorsements; and evaluation and vetting of entertainment properties. He litigates cases involving trademark and trade dress infringement, domain name disputes, copyright infringement, intellectual property licensing, and defamation.

Erik has been recommended by The World Trademark Review in New York since 2018, commenting that: “Erik Kahn knows how to smooth out multi-layered technology transactions to fully exploit the value of IP assets; he is also a dab hand at sophisticated litigation.” They also noted, “Erik Kahn, Bryan Cave’s Global IP Chief, is an incredibly smart attorney who is always three steps ahead of potential obstacles; his strategic advice ensures protection of portfolios in the long term.” Additionally, Erik is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers.

Erik previously served on the firm’s executive committee and was the leader of the firm’s global Intellectual Property practice group.

Representative clients include: AgerPoint, AIP Publishing, Belstar Group, CiDRA Holdings, ERA Helicopters, Everyday Health, MagicJack Vocaltec, New York City Police Department, New York eHealth Collaborative, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Public Health Solutions, MSA Security, Seacor Holdings, Avaya Holdings, Verint Systems, and Wireless Telecom Group.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & HONORS IP Stars – New York, Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, 2014-2023 WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2016-2024 New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2023 Public Health Solutions – Board of Directors Partnership for New York City – Corporate Partner NYC Leadership Academy – Board of Directors Pilobolus Dance Theater – Board of Directors The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2021 David Rockefeller Fellowship, 2007-2008 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Bar Association – Sections on Intellectual Property and Litigation International Trademark Association Copyright Society of the USA