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Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman P.C. is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been designated to the Thomson Reuters’ New York Metro area Super Lawyers lists.
We congratulate Jeffrey Kaden, Maria Savio, Marc Misthal, Mitchell […]
Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman P.C. is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been designated to the Thomson Reuters’ New York Metro area Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
These honors are based on a combination of measured […]
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing on February 9, 2022 of a beloved member of our GRR family, our colleague and friend Diana Muller. Throughout her nearly 25 years at GRR, Diana touched and […]
We are pleased to announce that as of January 1st, 2022, David D. Rodrigues has become a shareholder of the firm. David’s practice will continue to focus on U.S. and international trademark, copyright and design patent prosecution, enforcement, litigation and […]
“Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman are our IP people – they handle everything IP for us from beginning to end, and do an absolutely stellar job.” – Robin
“I could not have asked for better representation, and working with them was […]
We are honored to announce the Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman lawyers that were featured on this year’s Super Lawyers list. Please see below for the full list. Congratulations to all of the lawyers who were featured! […]
Diana Muller takes a look back on her journey to becoming a lawyer in her new article “From one BA (Buenos Aires) to The BA (The Big Apple): My Journey Bridging Different Worlds.” This article was written for the Young […]
Diana Muller was quoted in a recent Law360 article on the Hasbro Suit. To view the full publication, click here. […]
Allen Rubenstein was interviewed by Ben Gold for the Lawyer Stories podcast. During this episode Dr. Rubenstein discusses his longstanding interest in science and physics which led to a successful legal career specializing in intellectual property law, particularly involving advanced […]
Marc P. Misthal was interviewed by Leslie Tenzer for the Law to Fact podcast. In this episode, Marc gives straightforward advice to current and future IP students, explaining the four areas of IP and some tips for practicing in the […]
As of January 2, 2021, the Trademark Office has increased many of its fees for the first time in nearly three years and has implemented some new fees.
Trademark Filing Fees—increasing from $275 to $350 per class or […]
We are honored to announce the Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman lawyers that were featured on this year’s Super Lawyers list. Please see below for the full list. Congratulations to all of the lawyers who were featured! […]
Diana Muller was recently invited by the Dominican Association of Intellectual Property (ADOPI) and various sponsors to deliver two lectures in Spanish in the Dominican Republic. The first lecture was delivered on March 3 at the prestigious University PUCMM in […]
We are excited to announce the selection of Jason R. Wachter and David D. Rodrigues to 2019 New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. […]
We are pleased to announce the selection of Jeffrey Kaden, Marc Misthal and Mitchell S. Feller to the 2019 New York Super Lawyers list. […]
Barry Lewin became a member of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity and the Legal Education Committees of the Monmouth Bar Association. […]
Diana Muller and Alice Denenberg contributed a chapter on U.S. law to a Spanish book on online piracy to be published by the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI). […]
Marc Misthal was quoted in the Law360 article entitled “NBA Star’s Nike Suit Could Help Athletes Claw Back IP Rights.” Marc discussed how sports brands and athletes could approach sponsorship contracts to avoid controversies regarding ownership of creative […]
Alice Denenberg discussed a new approach to seeking brand protection in China in an article for Law 360. To read the article, click here (subscription required). […]
On May 30, Diana Muller was the guest speaker at an IP seminar in Spanish organized by the Textile and Clothing Section of the Lima Chamber of Commerce in Peru. The Intellectual property conference was delivered by Ms. Muller via […]
Maria Savio, Marc Misthal and Diana Muller attended the INTA (International Trademark Association) annual conference in Boston from May 18th to May 22nd. During the conference, the firm held a breakfast reception for attendees on Sunday, May 19th. In […]
On April 28, 2019, Gloria Tsui-Yip attended the Asian Pacific American Women’s Conference and participated in the pro bono clinic at the event. […]
On April 9, 2019, Mitchell S. Feller gave a CLE presentation called “Introduction to Intellectual Property Law” to Sankel, Skurman & Mccartin, LLP. […]
On March 28, 2019, Jeffrey M. Kaden gave a CLE presentation “Introduction to Intellectual Property Law” to Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC in their Nassau County office. […]
George Gottlieb was quoted in the article “Who Owns an Idea?” that was published by American Craft Council. To read the full article, click here. […]
On March 14, 2019, Alice Denenberg discussed trending topics in intellectual property law at the Hudson-Bergen Inn of Transactional Counsel meeting in Hackensack, NJ. She covered marijuana trademarks and other recent developments in U.S. patent and copyright law. […]
Gloria Tsui-Yip and Marc P. Misthal were invited by the Zhongshan Intellectual Property Office in China to give a presentation at the 23rd Guzhen International Lighting Fair on how light fixtures can be protected under U.S. law. During the […]
On February 26, 2019, Barry R. Lewin participated on a panel of attorneys at Cardozo Law School discussing “The New Frontier: Technology in Fashion” and focused on the relationship of wearable technologies to fashion relative to patent protection. […]
On Wednesday, February 27, Marc P. Misthal spoke in a Strafford live webinar, “Hashtag Trademarks: Legal and Practical Implications of Use by Brand Owners or Third Parties.”
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the article “Why (and How) to Trademark Your Business Name: My Personal Story + Useful Tips from Lawyers.” Marc discussed trademarking process and advantages of trademarking a business name and/or logo. To […]
On November 5, 2018, Marc P. Misthal discussed intellectual property issues in social media at a Clear Law Institute webinar. To access the recording, click here. […]
The Entertainment Law Committee of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property), chaired by Diana Muller, with the assistance of its secretary Aldo Fabrizio Modica, requested all members from North, Central and South America to respond to a comprehensive questionnaire […]
On November 27, 2018, Jeffrey M. Kaden gave a CLE presentation “Introduction to Intellectual Property Law” to attorneys at Connell Foley at their New Jersey Office. […]
Marc P. Misthal was interviewed by Managing Intellectual Property for their article “Hashtag Trade Marks–#WhatYouNeedToKnow.” To read the full article, click here (subscription required). […]
Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman is proud to sponsor the Luxury Law Summit, which will bring together luxury brand owners, their legal teams and specialist law firms to discuss the legal challenges facing the luxury sector. The summit will take […]
On October 23 & 24, 2018, Barry R. Lewin will be speaking at the IIPLA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Barry will discuss intellectual property issues in IT & Software and give a CLE lecture entitled “Blockchain and Bitcoin – […]
Maria A. Savio attended the 2018 MARQUES Annual Conference, which took place from September 18 through September 21 in Paris, France. […]
We are excited to announce the selection of Jason R. Wachter, Jonathan M. Purow, David D. Rodrigues and Robert Feinland to 2018 New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. […]
We are pleased to announce the selection of Jeffrey Kaden, Marc Misthal and Allen Rubenstein to 2018 New York Super Lawyers list. […]
On September 13, 2018, Marc P. Misthal gave a CLE presentation “Intellectual Property Issues in Social Media” to Oppenheimer & Co at their New York office. […]
Jeffrey M. Kaden attended the AIPPI World Congress in Cancun, Mexico from September 23-27, 2018. […]
Marc P. Misthal attended the IPO Annual Meeting in Chicago from September 23-25, 2018. […]
Marc P. Misthal‘s article discussing trends in hashtags as trademarks appeared in the Expert Analysis section of Law360. To view the publication, click here. […]
We are pleased to announce that Ilirian Durri has joined the firm as a patent associate. Mr. Durri focuses his practice on preparing and prosecuting patents in the electrical, computer science and mechanical arts. Mr. Durri can be contacted at […]
Jeffrey M. Kaden gave a CLE presentation entitled “An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law” to Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. at their New York office. […]
Diana Muller as the President of the ASIPI Entertainment Law Committee together with its Secretary Aldo Fabrizio Modica Bareiro and Matias Noetinger of ASIPI organized a successful webinar on the subject of: Audiovisual Piracy, online distribution of feature films in […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in an article appearing on Business.com. Marc discussed steps a business owner needs to take before naming a product. […]
Gloria Tsui-Yip and Alice Denenberg attended the International Franchising Expo at the Javits Center, which took place from May 31 through June 1, 2018. […]
In a recent article published by Thomson Reuters Westlaw Journal, Barry Lewin discussed the blockchain technology and patent-related issues in this emerging area. Mr. Lewin explained why Bitcoin and Blockchain have the potential to be highly influential and disruptive and […]
Marc P. Misthal, Diana Muller, Jonathan M. Purow and Gloria Tsui-Yip attended the INTA annual conference in Seattle from May 19 to May 23, 2018. […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the Inc. magazine’s article “In-N-Out Sued This Tiny Australian Burger Chain. Its Reaction is Brilliant.” To read the full story, click here. […]
Marc P. Misthal‘s article “Copyright and the Myth of the “Ten Percent Rule”” was published on More Brands and Fashion Blog. […]
Barry R. Lewin spoke to Start-Up Chile on software patenting and blockchain. In his presentation, Mr. Lewin provided an introduction to the blockchain technology and its applications, discussed patentability opportunities for the blockchain-related inventions and gave an overview of commercial […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the article “‘Stranger Things’ Lawsuit: Is it Possible to ‘Steal’ an Idea?“ […]
In a recent interview with Law360, Marc P. Misthal discussed the recent dispute between LeBron James and The University of Alabama over competing web shows featuring athletes being interviewed in barber shops and the extent to which copyright protects ideas. […]
On March 26, Jeffrey M. Kaden presented the course “Introduction to the U.S. Design Patent Law” at the New York office of Golenbock, Eiseman, Assor, Bell & Peskoe, LLP. […]
In an article for Corsearch’s Trademarks + Brands blog, Marc P. Misthal discussed how buying counterfeit products online can preclude a person from trusted traveler programs. […]
Marc P. Misthal spoke with Techinsurance about copyright infringement on the Internet. Read the full article here. […]
On November 16, 2017, Jason R. Wachter and David D. Rodrigues attended a StrtupBoost annual start-up fair. […]
We are pleased to announce that Robert Feinland has joined the firm as an associate. Robert focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and prosecution, with a particular concentration on trademark, copyright, trade dress, internet, anti-counterfeiting, false advertising, licensing, and […]
Jason R. Wachter, Jonathan M. Purow, and David D. Rodrigues were included in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. […]
Jeffrey M. Kaden, Marc P. Misthal, Allen I. Rubenstein were selected as Super Lawyers. […]
On October 9, 2017, Barry R. Lewin will be part of a panel discussion on “Analysis and Searching of Patent: Problems and Viable Solutions” at the annual meeting of the International Intellectual Property Law Association’s (IIPLA) in San Jose, California. […]
On August 15, Mitchell S. Feller will discuss common IP issues associated with the computer gaming industry, aspects of games that can be subject to intellectual property protection, and types of protection available. Details and registration are available at the […]
On August 8, Mitchell S. Feller presented at the Strafford’s webinar “IP Rights in the Video Gaming Industry: Protecting and Defending Your Game’s IP.” […]
On July 11, Jason R. Wachter participated in the panel discussion “What It Takes to Get Funding” directed towards early-stage ventures. […]
On July 18, Jeffrey M. Kaden gave a CLE presentation “Introduction to the U.S. Design Patent Law” at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole.
On June 29, Jeffrey M. Kaden taught a CLE course “Trademarks, Copyrights & Design Patents and How They […]
George Gottlieb and Marc P. Misthal were quoted in a recent Metropolis article, “The Knock-Off Effect: Who You’re Really Cheating When You Buy Copies.” […]
On June 20, Diana Muller, Aldo Fabrizio Modica Bareiro (Entertainment Law Committee of ASIPI) and Matias Noetinger (ASIPI‘s Executive Committee) organized a webinar on “Legal Aspects of the Video Game Industry, its Protection via Intellectual Property […]
Acquisition International announced the winners of the 2017 Intellectual Property Awards. Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. was awarded the “Best Boutique IP Law Firm–Greater New York” and “Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2017–USA.” […]
The Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal interviewed Marc P. Misthal for its podcast. The episode is entitled “Unauthorized Trademark Use in Artistic Mediums” and can be found at the link here. […]
On March 14, Barry R. Lewin gave a presentation discussing intellectual property protection of technology-related inventions to Start-Up Chile, the leading accelerator in LATAM, among the TOP 10 globally, and one of the biggest and most diverse startup communities […]
On March 19, Diana Muller moderated the panel “The Commandments of Licensing in the World of Entertainment” at the ASIPI seminar in Puerto Rico. […]
On April 19, Mitchell S. Feller spoke at the Graphic Artists Guild. Mr. Feller discussed intellectual property protection for small businesses. […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the article “Trademarks Prevent Calamity? A Party Game’s Dispute Is Not So Black-and-White.” […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the Inc. Magazine Article “7 Things to Know Before You Start Licensing Intellectual Property.” […]
On February 23, Barry R. Lewin attended Global IP ConfEx in San Francisco. […]
On February 17, Marc P. Misthal gave a CLE presentation to the Monmouth Bar Association entitled “#Infringement: Trademark and Copyright Concerns on Social Media.” The CLE covered issues such as the unauthorized use of images on websites and blogs; hashtags […]
Jeffrey M. Kaden gave a CLE presentation “Introduction to the U.S. Design Patent Law on Long Island and in New York City to the New York Boutique Lawyers Networking Group (NYBLNG). Presentations took place on February 15 and January 25 […]
On February 27, Barry R. Lewin presented a CLE course “Can You Still Patent Software?” at the Clear Law Institute. Click here for more details. […]
On January 9, Mitchell S. Feller gave a speech about intellectual property basics for small businesses at the APW (Allied Professional Women) meeting. […]
Mr. Wachter has become a Principal, effective January 1st, 2017. Mr. Wachter will continue focusing his practice on all aspects of intellectual property law including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, litigation, licensing matters, and the preparation of […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the AvvoStories’s article “Do you legally own that tattoo you just got?” To read the article, click here. […]
Barry R. Lewin was invited to speak at the series of seminars organized by Pons IP in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona, Spain on October 24-26, 2016. Barry will discuss recent developments in patent law related to information technology and biotech. […]
Barry R. Lewin was invited to teach a class on patent protection in fashion law at Cardozo Law School on October 14, 2016. […]
GR&R will be participating in the AlleyBoost Startup Expo (#ABSX) on November 3, 2016 at Brooklyn Commons. Stop by our booth and learn how IP law affects your business! To get a complimentary ticket, click here. […]
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the Law360 article “Daily Fantasy Wide Open For Student–Athlete Publicity Suit.“ […]
In an interview with Lawyer Monthly, Barry R. Lewin discussed unique challenges that inventors encounter on the way of obtaining patent protection for software-based inventions. To read the full interview, click here.
Marc P. Misthal was quoted in the Entrepreneur article “6 Tips for Registering a Trademark Overseas.” To read the article, click here. […]
On July 1, 2016, GR&R announced a one-year sponsorship with AlleyBoost, a New York-based start-up community that works with high-impact entrepreneurs and investors to improve and grow their businesses. The sponsorship is part of GR&R’s ongoing commitment to entrepreneurial […]
Barry R. Lewin was re-appointed to the Education Committee of the Monmouth (NJ) Bar. […]
Marc P. Misthal recently discussed AMC’s right to require removal of leaked spoilers for the Season 6 finale of The Walking Dead from various news publications. Mr. Misthal stated that “audio, video, or script leaks, similar to the one leaked […]
Diana Muller, Donna Mirman, Marc Misthal, and Maria Savio attended the INTA Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida from May 21 to May 25, 2016. […]
On May 20, Acquisition International announced the winners of the 2016 Intellectual Property Awards. Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. was awarded the “Best Copyright Law Firm 2016–New York.” […]
On June 2, GR&R and The Startup Station organized a workshop “How to Value and Protect IP: Patentability, Licensing vs. Selling.” Workshop covered different types of Intellectual Property and how to protect each one, how IP is accounted for on […]
Latin America Advisor published a commentary by Diana Muller on GlaxoSmithKline’s decision to not file patents in some of the world’s poorest countries in order to make it easier for manufacturers in those locations to copy its pharmaceuticals. […]
On June 2, Mitchell Feller spoke at the NYSSPE‘s annual meeting in Wading River, New York. Mr. Feller provided an overview of patent issues for developers in the IoT space and gave practical advice on topics including the pros […]
On March 23, Barry R. Lewin and Silvia Salvadori presented at the seminar on International Patenting at the University of Chile, the largest university in Chile. They delivered presentations on software patenting; considerations for inventors in preparing global patent […]
On March 2, Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. hosted an art reception in honor of world-renowned artists Nathan Slate Joseph and Zigi Ben-Haim, celebrating their contributions to the art world.
Diana Muller who is counsel to the firm said […]
On March 29 Jonathan M. Purow will discuss what are the best steps to avoid a protracted and costly litigation, and what is involved in enforcing your intellectual property. Details and registration at the link here. […]
On February 25 Mitchell S. Feller gave an overview of patent and related IP issues for developers and companies entering the IoT space. […]
Marc P. Misthal discussed things every business should do to protect their Intellectual Property at the “Voice of Manhattan Business” podcast on January 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM (ET). Click here to listen to the podcast. […]
Jeffrey Kaden spoke at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Developments in U.S. and E.U. Design Patent Protection: What You Need to Know.” The event took place on January 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). […]
Diana Muller was appointed as the president of the Entertainment Law Committee of Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI). […]
Barry Lewin spoke at the Monmouth County Bar Association‘s day-long Continuing Education event for lawyers. Barry provided an overview of Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents, with emphasis on pitfalls for website providers and current status of patents for business methods. […]
Jeffrey Kaden was interviewed for the “Price of Business” radio show regarding intellectual property law, the issues that are confronted today, and what clients need to know. The interview can be found here. […]
Diana Muller, as a member of the Sports Committee at Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), contributed with two articles to the book related to Intellectual Property issues in sports industry. Articles are entitled “Sports brands, protection and […]
Marc Misthal and Allen Rubenstein were selected to the 2015 list of top intellectual property lawyers in the metro edition of Super Lawyers magazine. Jon Purow, and Jason Watcher are listed among the rising stars in IP law. […]
Barry Lewin was part of a panel discussion on developing successful IP strategies with respect to software-related patents and worldwide filing at the Global Intellectual Property Conference held in San Francisco on November 17. […]
GR&R was selected as a 2016 Top Ranked Law Firm, receiving a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® peer review rating for the second year in a row. […]
Mitchell Feller and Barry Lewin gave presentations at the 2015 Fall Professional Development Conference, organized by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. The conference took place on November 13 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Mr. Feller and Mr. […]
Diana Muller received the Women in Law Award 2015 in the area of Intellectual Property in the USA from the British publication: Lawyer Monthly. […]
Maria Savio was quoted by State Scoop regarding the State of Georgia’s copyright suit against public.resource.org over the organization’s online publication of the State’s laws and annotations. The article is entitled: “Open gov advocates face obstacles when publishing state codes.” […]
