Recommended for its ‘very deep and strong bench of experts’, New York-based intellectual property boutique firm Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. enjoys a strong presence in the consumer products, fashion, food and beverage and pharma sectors among others, operating for a number of notable blue-chip clients. ’Genius’ Nadine Jacobson deploys her considerable experience to manage all facets of global brand strategies, while Allison Strickland Ricketts holds a wealth of experience in trademark prosecution. Nancy Sabarra is regularly entrusted by high-profile clients to manage trademark counselling and prosecution mandates and ‘superstar’ Lydia Gobena pairs her international experience with a wide-ranging expertise that encompasses trademark, industrial design, copyright and unfair competition issues. Craig Mende and Charles Weigell are other names to note in the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The firm looks after some of the world's biggest brands both domestically and internationally. Uniquely they divide their teams into domestic and international camps to best leverage off of the accrued expertise and this approach works brilliantly.’
‘Nadine Jacobson runs their international practice and is a genius - she knows more about trade mark law around the world than many of the local practitioners. She is also hugely committed to her clients, hard working and deeply creative.'
'Worthy of special mention are Amanda Agati, Robin Baydurcan, Lydia Gobena (another superstar), Alison Strickland, Maritza Schaeffer and Ashford Tucker. The bench is exceptional.'
‘They have a very deep and strong bench of experts in all areas, clearance, prosecution, conflicts, agreements, licensing, rights of publicity, copyright, music, surveys, etc. They are by far subject matter experts above all other IP firms that I have worked with.'
'They are also very responsive and provide practical, business minded solutions. They are also value diversity.’
'They are all also very seasoned professionals with many years of experience.’