Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Intellectual Property Law
Matthew R.D. Vittone is counsel to the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group representing agencies, brands, and media companies in connection with advertising, branded entertainment, intellectual property, and digital media matters. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2023-2025 editions of “Ones to Watch” for Intellectual Property Law. The Legal 500 lists him as a “Rising Star” in Advertising and Marketing for 2021 and as a “Key Lawye...
Maritza Schaeffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Maritza, 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 Maritza is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jolene L. Wang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Jolene L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jolene L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robin Warren advises clients on worldwide branding strategies and intellectual property protection, including trademark clearance, registration, licensing, policing, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and domain names, as well as opposition and cancellation matters. Clients appreciate her concise, practical, and actionable guidance. Whether consulting on how to acquire rights from a trademark-squatter or negotiating coexistence agreements, clients in the hospitality, luxury goods, entertainmen...
Christopher Hill is an associate in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. His practice focuses on complex patent litigation primarily in the pharmaceutical, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Mr. Hill received his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he served on the Cardozo Law Review, and he earned a B.S. in Biology from Stony Brook University. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and the United States Distri...
Mary Stottele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Mary, 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 Mary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Edward Whang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Edward, 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 Edward is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicolas J. Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Nicolas J., 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 Nicolas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaime A. Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jaime A., 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 Jaime A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chloé Salome Margulis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Chloé Salome, 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 Chloé Salome is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra R. Caleca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alexandra R., 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 Alexandra R. 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.
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