Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Copyright Law

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 ...

Shanti Sadtler Conway is a partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Shanti focuses her practice on intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, false advertising, right of publicity, social media, licensing and contract issues. Her practice includes both counseling clients and litigating on their behalf, from trial through appeals and in a variety of fora. Shanti has been recognized by Law360 as a “Rising Star” and “Legal Lion,” by The National Law Journa...

Few U.S.-based lawyers know more about global trademark strategies and managing global trademark conflicts than Nadine Jacobson, who has searched, cleared for use, and prosecuted for registration thousands of trademarks of all types globally. Nadine has also litigated and defended hundreds of international Opposition and Cancellation proceedings as well as infringement actions around the world. She registers and defends design patents and industrial designs in various countries, including tho...

Lance W. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Lance W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lance W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura E. Goldsmith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Laura E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lyndsey Waddington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Lyndsey, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lyndsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abigail Everdell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Abigail, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth S. Sy is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York. Her practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law, representing businesses and professionals in complex disputes. Elizabeth handles matters in state and federal courts as well as through alternative dispute resolution. Elizabeth represents clients in a wide range of commercial matters, including shareholder and partnership disputes, business torts, real estate disputes, breach of contract c...

Madison Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Madison, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reema Pangarkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Reema, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Reema is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shuang Yu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Shuang, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shuang is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin I. Karasick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Justin I., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sahil Yadav advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters in jurisdictions around the world. His practice concentrates on domestic and international trademark prosecution, clearance and enforcement, copyright and domain names. Prior to joining the firm, Sahil was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm. He also practiced as a trademark and copyright attorney for five years in India, where he is licensed to practice law. In India, Sahil worked with multiple Fortune 5...

Emmanuel Azih is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Emmanuel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alyssa Goldrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Intellectual Property Law. Alyssa, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara K. Stadler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Sara K., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.