Neal L. Slifkin

Based in Pittsford, New York, Neal Slifkin at Harris Beach Murtha focuses on copyright law, litigation involving intellectual property, patent law, and trademark law. With extensive experience across United States District Courts including Western, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, Neal is well-versed in handling complex intellectual property issues, such as patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress disputes.

Neal's practice involves supporting clients across diverse industries such as optics, telecommunications, sporting goods, wastewater treatment, and financial services. He offers guidance in negotiating and structuring intellectual property transactions, including product development projects and intellectual property purchases, sales, and licensing agreements for technology companies.

In the realm of patents, Neal is engaged in preparing and prosecuting applications for various technologies ranging from medical devices and complex mechanical systems to optical technologies, sporting goods, electrical components, and lighting components. He has successfully managed patent appeals before the Patent Board of Appeals and Interferences.

Neal also contributes to trademark law by prosecuting trademark applications and overseeing inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. His expertise extends to maintaining international trademark portfolios for clients engaged in global commerce.