William M. "Bill" Borchard

William M. "Bill" Borchard

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003
Awarded Practice Areas
Copyright Law Trademark Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Copyright Law Trademark Law
Works at
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman PC

12 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

William M. Borchard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law.

William M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman PC

12 Best Lawyers awards

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman PC logo

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Columbia University, LL.B, graduated 1964
  • Princeton University, BA, graduated 1960

Bar Admissions

  • New York, First Department

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Copyright Law
  • Trademark Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Information Technology Law
Special Focus:
  • Trademark

Case History

Transactions
  • Empire State Realty Trust
Advised on trademark issues when ownership of 20 iconic real estate properties including the Empire State Building were placed in a trust that was the subject of a public offering. The transaction involved assignments, licenses, and related considerations and was valued at close to $1 billion.

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