John P. Margiotta

John P. Margiotta

He/Him

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.

Recognized since 2016

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Copyright Law

Trademark Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Trademark Law
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John Margiotta’s practice is broadly focused on both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to intellectual property. He advises, litigates, mediates, and arbitrates in the areas of copyright, trademark and trade dress infringement, design patent, anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition, false advertising, trademark dilution, breach of contract, right of publicity, First Amendment, and internet-related matters. Though John practices across many industries, the majority of his clients are in the luxury fashion, watch, and jewelry industries, and he has specialized knowledge in those areas.

Recognized by leading legal industry publications, John appears in federal district and appellate courts across the country, and before the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, acting on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants alike. He also appears in domain-name recovery cases before the World Intellectual Property Organization.

On the non-contentious side, John negotiates and drafts a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, celebrity endorsement contracts, appearance contracts, personal services contracts, apparel and consumer goods licenses, transfer and assignments of rights agreements, commissioned art and author-publisher agreements, software and SAS licenses, sponsorship agreements, dealer and distribution agreements, and trademark coexistence agreements.

John regularly advises clients on trademark clearance and registration issues, gray goods enforcement, copyright registration and protection, trademark and anti-counterfeiting enforcement strategies, as well as international portfolio management. He works with clients spanning a wide range of industries, including luxury brands, watches, jewelry, shoes, apparel, wine and liquor, banking, auditing, consulting, entertainment, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, facilities management services, publishing, and software.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 151 West 42nd Street, 17th Floor
    New York, NY 10036
Demographics
  • Pronouns: He/Him
Education
  • Harvard University
Bar Admissions
  • New York, United States
Affiliations
  • North American Subcommittee of the International Trademark Association's Anti-Counterfeiting - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern, New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern, New York

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Trademark Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trademark Law, New York City (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Copyright Law
  • Trademark Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property

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