Intellectual Property

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Amendments to Trademarks Regulations Prompt Changes at Trademarks Opposition Board [Alert]

Noelle Engle-Hardy, Any Ospina, and Arielle Zhivko discuss amendments made to the Trademark Regulations that go into effect on April 1, 2025.

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At the core of every commercial, scientific, or artistic endeavor is an innovator and an idea. Cozen O’Connor’s intellectual property attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of innovators, the power of ideas, and a fair marketplace for intellectual property assets.

Cozen O’Connor’s renowned Intellectual Property Department stands out from its competitors in part by providing comprehensive IP service coupled with the reach and resources of a full-service law firm. While many peer firms have quietly narrowed offerings, Cozen O’Connor’s 50-lawyer IP group advises on all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and unfair competition, from clearance and procurement to litigation. The firm maintains a soup-to-nuts model because, quite simply, that’s what’s best for clients.

Members of the IP team have diverse backgrounds in industry and technology; graduate science degrees; and decades of relevant experience as firm counsel, in-house counsel, or government regulators. Equally important, our lawyers are business people. We don’t just find legal solutions; we find practical and sustainable business solutions.

Copyright & Content  Creative expressions.

Franchising  Multi-layered partnerships.

Hatch-Waxman & Biologics  Cutting-edge innovations.

Intellectual Property Litigation  High-stakes disputes.

IP Transactions, Licensing & Due Diligence  Complex transactions. 

Patents  Proprietary inventions.

Trademark & Brand  Marketplace identities.

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Experience

Publications

Amendments to Trademarks Regulations Prompt Changes at Trademarks Opposition Board [Alert]

February 12, 2025

Noelle Engle-Hardy, Any Ospina, and Arielle Zhivko discuss amendments made to the Trademark Regulations that go into effect on April 1, 2025.

Québec Publishes Final Regulations Under Québec’s Charter of French Language [Alert]

June 28, 2024

Noelle Engle-Hardy and Any Ospina discuss Québec's final amendments to regulations on the language of commerce and business, which change how English-language trademarks can be used on product packaging, signage, advertising, websites, and more.

Rebalancing IP Protection and Employee Mobility? [Daily Business Review]

May 01, 2024

Samuel Lewis authored an article discussing the complexities and challenges of using noncompetition agreements in intellectual property law to protect a company's trade secrets.

Conducting an Effective and Efficient Internal Investigation

April 05, 2024

Brigeeta Richdale contributed to the recent issue of Risk & Compliance Magazine.

Post-Abandonment Practice and Avoiding Inequitable Conduct [Alert]

March 04, 2024

Jeff Gendzwill and Keith Fredlake discuss the latest in patent prosecution and post-abandonment practices after receiving a USPTO rejection.

Fair Use, Copyright, and Trademark Implications of Generative AI [Alert]

February 23, 2024

Madison McNulty and Corinne Zucker discuss fair use, copyright, and trademark implications for generative artificial intelligence.

Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board Reduces Deadlines and Extensions [Alert]

December 04, 2023

From Noelle Engle-Hardy and Any Obando Ospina: CIPO has implemented significantly reduced deadlines and more limited extensions of time in trademark opposition and section 45 proceedings.

Amendments to the Québec Charter of French Language – What Brand Owners Need to Know [Alert]

November 13, 2023

Any Obando Ospina discusses amendments to the Quebec Charter of French Language and what brand owners need to know.

New Law in NY Prohibits Certain Employee Invention Assignment Agreements [Alert]

October 16, 2023

Michael Schmidt discusses the new law that will impact long-held policies and practices and require employers to review their policies and form agreements.

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Events & Seminars

Upcoming Events

Safeguard Your Competitive Edge: Mastering Trade Secret Disputes for Business Success

March 27, 2025 - Webinar

James Gale will present “Safeguard Your Competitive Edge: Mastering Trade Secret Disputes for Business Success,” a webinar hosted by The Knowledge Group.

Health Care & Life Sciences Unlocked: A Weekly Briefing

March 25, 2025 - Webinar

Cozen O’Connor invites you to attend a weekly webinar series exploring critical issues impacting the legal landscape for health care and life sciences businesses.

Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner – Part I – Patents and Trade Secrets

March 11, 2025 - Webinar

James Gale will present “Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner—Part I—Patents and Trade Secrets.”

Protecting IP Rights: Securing TROs, Injunctions, and Winning Trials

March 07, 2025 - Webinar

James Gale and Barry Golob will present “Protecting IP Rights: Securing TROs, Injunctions, and Winning Trials” for the Federal Bar Association.

Past Events

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In The News

Cozen O’Connor Continues its IP Practice Buildout in Texas, Adding Fast Rising Litigator Michael Pomeroy

February 26, 2025

Pomeroy, who joins Cozen O’Connor’s Dallas office as a member, will work alongside international IP litigator and strategist Bradley D. Liddle, who joined the firm last summer.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

February 25, 2025

Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Marion Hack and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian and Paul S. Rutter to its 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Joseph McCormack, counsel in the Los Angeles office was named a 2025 Rising Star.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, One Practice Area Recognized in 2025 Chambers Global Rankings

February 18, 2025

Geoffrey Ferrer, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Melissa Siebert, and Steven Weisz were ranked in their practice areas based on their legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness and client service.

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review

February 04, 2025

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department has again been included in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000).

Five Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Selected to Lexology Index: Canada 2024

January 22, 2025

Noelle Engle-Hardy, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Lucy Schilling, and Steven Weisz have been included on the 2024 Lexology Index: Canada.

World Intellectual Property Review Names James A. Gale and Cozen O’Connor to its USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024

December 17, 2024

Cozen O’Connor was named a “Notable Firm” in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024. James Gale, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice and chair of the firm’s Trade Secrets Practice, was named to its “Recommended Individuals” list.

Camille Miller Named to Huski.ai’s 2024 List of Top 50 Trademark Attorneys

November 15, 2024

Camille Miller, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, has been named to Huski.ai’s 2024 list of the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in 8 Practice Areas for 2025

November 08, 2024

These rankings are based on research and data collected through the "Law Firm Survey," as well as the feedback of almost 2,200 clients, more than 4,600 lawyers, 206 interviews with practice group and firm leaders.

Frank Abramonte Recognized as a Global Leader by IAM

October 23, 2024

IAM has named Frank Abramonte to its Global Leaders 2025 list.

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Contacts

Camille M. Miller

Chair, Intellectual Property

cmiller@cozen.com

(215) 665-7273

W. Blake Coblentz

Co-Chair, Hatch-Waxman & Biologics
Vice Chair, Intellectual Property

wcoblentz@cozen.com

(202) 912-4837

Jeffrey T. Gendzwill

Co-Chair, Patent Prosecution
Vice Chair, Intellectual Property

jgendzwill@cozen.com

(202) 463-2502

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Awards

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

February 25, 2025

Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Marion Hack and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian and Paul S. Rutter to its 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Joseph McCormack, counsel in the Los Angeles office was named a 2025 Rising Star.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in 8 Practice Areas for 2025

November 08, 2024

These rankings are based on research and data collected through the "Law Firm Survey," as well as the feedback of almost 2,200 clients, more than 4,600 lawyers, 206 interviews with practice group and firm leaders.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024

Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Ten Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

August 24, 2023

Ten Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023

Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers Names 12 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2023 Florida List

June 30, 2023

Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5% of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.

Eight Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

June 27, 2023

Eight members of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, Frank Abramonte, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Gregory Gulia, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller, were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property.

Samuel Lewis Appointed to Two Roles by the Florida Bar

June 27, 2023

Samuel Lewis, co-chair of the firm’s Copyright Practice, has been named the chair of the Florida Bar’s Grievance Mediation & Fee Arbitration Committee.

Eighty-eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 23 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

June 05, 2023

Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.

Four Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named to the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

March 14, 2023

Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Steven Weisz, and Kevin Zimka were named to the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023.

Noelle Engle-Hardy Recognized by International Trademark Association

March 03, 2023

Noelle Engle-Hardy, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, has been recognized by the International Trademark Association (INTA) as a High-Performing Committee Member.

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review 2023

February 22, 2023

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Chambers Global Rankings

February 22, 2023

Chambers Global has recognized six Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), Michael Osborne (Toronto – Antitrust & Competition), Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), and Steven Weisz (Toronto – Bankruptcy & Restructuring) as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 30 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally

November 30, 2022

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 30 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.

Camille Miller Named Lexology Client Choice Awards 2022 Winner

November 15, 2022

Camille Miller, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, has been recognized by Lexology as a Client Choice Awards 2022 winner.

Two Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Chambers Canada Rankings

October 14, 2022

Chambers Canada has recognized two Cozen O’Connor attorneys, Shane Hardy and Steven J. Weisz, as leaders in their respective practices.

21 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

October 03, 2022

Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chambers Ranks 86 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 22 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

June 02, 2022

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.

Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Chambers Global Rankings

February 17, 2022

Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 Practice Areas Nationwide, 121 Practice Areas Regionally

November 04, 2021

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 practice areas nationwide and 121 practice areas regionally.

Super Lawyers Recognizes 17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York

October 04, 2021

Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers Names Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2021 Florida List

June 24, 2021

Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.

47 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 28, 2021

Super Lawyers has selected 47 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

82 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 19 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2021 Guide

May 26, 2021

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide

February 02, 2021

Six Cozen O'Connor attorneys have been honored by the South Florida Legal Guide for their work in South Florida over the last year.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally

November 05, 2020

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.

200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 20, 2020

Best Lawyers selected 200 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

Super Lawyers Names Seven Florida Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2020 List

June 11, 2020

Super Lawyers has named seven Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

63 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2020 Guide

May 14, 2020

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 63 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2020 edition.

Intellectual Property Department Recognized by World Trademark Review 2020

February 20, 2020

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

Camille Miller Honored by Corporate LiveWire

February 10, 2020

Camille Miller was named the Corporate LiveWire IP Dispute Lawyer of the Year.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

September 27, 2019

Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

138 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America

August 28, 2019

Best Lawyers selected 138 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 21 of the firm’s national offices for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

64 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 21, 2019

Super Lawyers has selected 64 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

57 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2019 Guide

April 25, 2019

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the USA, has ranked 57 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the Guide’s 2019 edition.

125 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America

August 22, 2018

One hundred twenty-five Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 20 of the firm’s national offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

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Protecting IP Rights: Securing TROs, Injunctions, and Winning Trials

Webinar 03/07/2025

James Gale and Barry Golob will present “Protecting IP Rights: Securing TROs, Injunctions, and Winning Trials” for the Federal Bar Association.

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