North America - United States • Intellectual property
Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.
Regarded as a leader in the trademark litigation field, Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. utilizes its global network to handle multi-jurisdictional trademark litigation for an impressive roster of pharma, retail, and celebrity clients, among others. Senior litigator Nadine Jacobson excels in engaging in complex international disputes, while Laura Popp-Rosenberg represents notable blue-chip clients across the fashion, beverages, financial services, and sport sectors. David Donahue routinely represents a multitude of clients that are active in the areas of fashion, music, entertainment, and film, and James Weinberger possesses considerable knowledge in managing trademark, dilution, and false advertising matters. Jason Jones is notably active in federal trial and appellate courts, as well as before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Veteran litigator Barbara Solomon and Leo Kittay bolster the practice with their extensive experience in the trademark arena. All listed lawyers operate from the firm’s New York office.
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Testimonials
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'They are instructed by many of the world's leading brands on business-critical disputes and we are happy to instruct them when our clients have enforcement issues in the US. They have a deep bench, talented lawyers and secure great outcomes. They are first amongst equals.’
‘This practice is unique because of its substantive knowledge and the depth of its bench. They are also incredibly responsive and provide practical business solutions.’
‘Craig Mende is a litigation partner that is top notch, extremely knowledgeable, creative and business-minded. Craig is also always there, incredibly responsive. In addition to his technical expertise and client focus, Craig is a great person who is passionate about his clients' brands.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable, very experienced, accessible, quick to respond, and just excellent litigators.’
‘David Donahue is just the best you can get.’
Key clients
- The Guess Who
- Richemont North America, Inc. et al.
- Sunday Night Productions
- Materialize, Inc.
- Capital Records
- CLOT, Inc.
- ColourPop
- People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- Muylle-Facon BV
- Rudsak
- Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Work highlights
- Defended Sunday Night Productions Inc., a film and TV production company, in a trademark infringement action, resulting in a dismissal.
- Received a favorable decision on an opposition against an application filed in the Turkish Trademark office for the name "Peta Verse" on behalf of People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
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Amanda Agati, Cara Boyle, Carlos Cucurella, David Donahue, Lydia Gobena, Nadine Jacobson, Jason Jones, Leo Kittay, Karen Lim, John Margiotta, Craig Mende, Laura Popp-Rosenberg, Barbara Solomon, Ashford Tucker, James Weinberger