Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.

12/18/2017

WTR QUOTES FZLZ PARTNER

FZLZ partner James Weinberger was quoted by World Trademark Review in its story on the recent Comic-Con verdict.

​​​​​​​A jury in a US federal court has rejected claims that the COMIC-CON trademark has become generic, ruling that a Utah-based comic...

11/01/2017

TIER 1 RANKING RECEIVED BY 2018 U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® "BEST LAW FIRMS"

Fross Zelnick ranked First Tier in both the National and Metropolitan categories by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms" 2018. The firm received National Tier 1 for Copyright and Trademark Law, and Metropolitan Tier 1 in New York City for Copyright, Litigation – Intellectual Property and Trademark Law.

09/20/2017

20 Fross Zelnick Attorneys Named to 2017 Super Lawyers® — New York Metro, Rising Stars and New York Women’s Edition Lists

The 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers® list recognized FZLZ attorneys, Lawrence Apolzon, David Donahue, Susan Upton Douglass, David Ehrlich, Lydia Gobena, Nadine Jacobson, Richard Lehv, John Margiotta, Craig Mende, Barbara Solomon, James Weinberger, and Roger Zissu. 2017 Rising Stars included Amanda Agati, Hindy Dym, Jennifer Insley-Pruitt, Jason Jones, Leo Kittay, Emily Weiss and Celadon Whitehurst. Partners, Susan Upton Douglass, Janet Hoffman, Nadine Jacobson and Barbara Solomon, were named to the New York Women’s Edition 2017 — Super Lawyers. Associates, Hindy Dym and Jennifer Insley-Pruitt, were listed in the New York Women’s Edition 2017— Rising Stars.

08/15/2017

Five FZLZ Partners Named in 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© .

Five FZLZ partners were selected for the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Roger Zissu, for the 25th consecutive year, is listed in both the Copyright Law, and Litigation – Intellectual Property categories; Richard Lehv, for the tenth consecutive year, has been selected for Copyright and Trademark Law, as well as the Litigation – Intellectual Property category; Allison Strickland Ricketts, chosen for three consecutive years, for Trademark Law; John Margiotta is named for the second year for Copyright Law; and, Craig Mende also selected for the second year for Litigation – Intellectual Property.

07/24/2017

Law360’s 2017 Glass Ceiling Report Names FZLZ in Top 5

FZLZ is counted in the Top 5 of best U.S. law firms for female attorneys in the 20-149 lawyer category. According to Law360’s survey of more than 300 U.S. firms, “the firms on this list are outpacing their peers in breaking down the old boys’ club and moving the industry toward a more inclusive status quo.”
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While the legal industry continues to struggle with gender parity, this year’s Glass Ceiling Report shows that some firms are ahead of the rest. Here, Law360 reveals its third annual ranking of the best law firms for female attorneys, based on their representation of women at the nonpartner and part...

06/16/2017

As a sponsor of Managing Intellectual Property International Women’s Leadership Forum 2017 held in New York City on June 8, 2017, FZLZ partner Laura Popp-Rosenberg and associate Amanda Agati participated in a discussion on International Trademark Disputes: Challenges and Strategies, along with fellow panelists, Ainslee Schreiber, former Vice President and Associate Counsel, Starwood Hotels, Lesley Matty, Counsel, Tiffany & Co., and Carole Klinger, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, ANN Inc. The panel specifically addressed launching brands into new markets and leveraging rights in cross border disputes, among other topics. http://bit.ly/2rB9qH8

Next stop Palo Alto, Wednesday, June 21st, then NYC, Friday, June 23, 2017, for Managing Intellectual Property's Global Trademark Roadshow. Please join David Donahue, moderator, and Nadine Jacobson, speaker, as they address current issues and challenges in international trademark protection and enforcement. Please join us by registering here... http://bit.ly/2sYb58l

06/13/2017

Join Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. partners, Nadine Jacobson and David Donahue, for Managing Intellectual Property Global Trademark Roadshow. The two-city event takes place in Palo Alto, June 21, and NYC, June 23, 2017.

David will moderate and Nadine will speak on a panel addressing current issues and challenges in international trademark protection and enforcement.

If you're interested in learning ways to improve, expand and protect your global trademark portfolio, please register at http://bit.ly/2sYb58l. We'd love to connect!

Managing Intellectual Property magazine is published 10 times a year in print and online. MIP is a must read for professionals involved in copyrights, trademarks and patents. A directory of IP contacts is included in a yearly subscription.

06/07/2017

Fross Zelnick is a proud sponsor of Managing Intellectual Property's fourth International Women's Leadership Forum taking place Thursday, June 8, 2017. FZLZ attorneys, Laura Popp-Rosenberg and Amanda Agati, will open the panel discussions with, “International Trademark Disputes: Challenges and Strategies." Registration is still open! http://bit.ly/2s4h7HB

05/31/2017

The Ranks Fross Zelnick Tier 1 for Trademarks: Non-Contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing)

described by as “excellent” and praised for its “highly regarded U.S. trademark prosecution expertise… ; extensive experience protecting global brands… ; and, anti-counterfeiting work for clients in a variety of industries, including the entertainment, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors,” with “particular expertise in the registration of non-traditional marks.“ Recommended partners include, David Ehrlich, David Donahue, James Weinberger and Cara Boyle. http://bit.ly/2rFWTUg

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. | New York, USA | What the firm says

05/26/2017

RANKED TIER 1 IN CHAMBERS USA 2017 FOR IP – TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT, NATIONWIDE AND NY

Recognized again for excellence in anticounterfeiting, trademarks and copyright, as well as the protection of design rights, interviewees describe the firm’s attorneys as “’great listeners’ with whom you can pick up the phone and get a straight answer.” Featured as notable practitioners are the “very accomplished,” Susan Upton Douglas, “well known," Richard Lehv, the “experienced in unfair competition, false advertising and internet issues,” James Weinberger and Roger Zissu, noted for the “respect” he enjoys across the industry. Work highlights include The Hoop Culture, Inc. v. The Gap, Inc. http://bit.ly/2r4fWEJ

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC, New York office ranked by Chambers USA Guide 2017, Firm Overview:Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, PC was founded in New York in 1969

02/08/2017

FZLZ received Tier 1 ranking by MIP’s 2017 U.S. IP Stars in the Copyright and Trademark Contentious and Trademark Prosecution categories.

MIP notes that Fross Zelnick “consistently ranks among the top filers of US trademark applications,” is “highly experienced” in enforcement matters, and has “a broad spectrum of clients” including many “household names.” http://bit.ly/2ks9gOX

Recently-finalized matters include patents on semiconductors, lighting dimmer switches, RFIDs, and other high-tech electronic components, but other representative matters include ceramics, plastics, and mechanical components, too. Adduci is representing Converse in their ITC petition asserting that…

01/23/2017

WTR 1000 2017 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals again ranks Fross Zelnick in the “gold tier.” Described as a “stunning firm with strengths in all areas of trademark prosecution and litigation, domestic and international,” 18 partners received special mention. “A truly impressive set-up,” Fross Zelnick counts “more individuals ranked in a single state than any other firm in the WTR 1000.” http://bit.ly/2iDn2Ku

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