Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Patent Law
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Jesselyn C. Pe is an associate in the FDA Regulatory and Enforcement practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Her practice focuses on advising life sciences companies on a broad range of regulatory and enforcement matters related to the U.S. FDA, including on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Quality System Regulation (QSR) compliance, clinical trials, and product security. She has conducted significant proactive reviews for drug and medical device com...
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...
Jason Francis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jason, 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 Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John S. Miranda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. John S., 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 John S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shelby Rokito is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Shelby has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Her litigation practice focuses on protecting and enforcing clients’ intellectual property rights. Shelby’s lit...
Alexandra Kochian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alexandra, 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 Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amanda Levine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Amanda, 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 Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kaleigh focuses her practice on preparing and prosecuting both U.S. and foreign trademark applications, U.S. copyright applications, and protecting and enforcing a broad range of IP rights domestically and internationally. My focus The focus of my practice is advising clients on branding and trademark development, including selection, clearance, and registration, as well as trademark and copyright enforcement. I have experience assisting clients with managing domestic and foreign trademark po...
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.
Justin Fleischacker 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 litigation with an emphasis on intellectual property matters in the fields of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Mr. Fleischacker received his J.D., cum laude , with a concentration in intellectual property from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2018, where he served as an Articles Editor of the Cardozo Law Review . He earned a Bachelor...
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