PEOPLE CAPABILITIES NEWS & EVENTS ABOUT CAREERS OFFICES & CONTACT Copyright & Content Featured Publication: The Price of Fame: Tiffany Settles 8-Year Lawsuit With Costco Over Use of Company Name in Ring Displays [Total Retail] Edward Weisz and Keren Goldberger co-authored an article about how the Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently made clear that Tiffany’s 73 trademarks — many registered in connection with jewelry — will not protect it against others using “Tiffany” when that term has become commonly used to describe a particular six-prong diamond ring setting. More Copyright is among the oldest and most enduring areas of law in the United States and it is now tasked with protecting content in a high-tech, digitized world that severely tests any effort to maintain ownership and control. As copyright law continues to evolve to address the realities of the modern marketplace, clients must have counsel who are one step ahead — who can see the law as it is and as it will be. Cozen O’Connor’s team includes leading participants in the national debate over copyrights and content rights in the digital era, including a member of the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law – Copyright select committee, charged with developing the definitive guide to modern copyright law. Many of our attorneys are also content creators themselves, which gives them a unique perspective on the needs and concerns of copyright clients. The firm serves global content creators, owners, users, and buyers with a diverse range of interests in the copyright field. We represent artists, designers, photographers, writers, software engineers, and musicians who seek to benefit fairly from their creative contributions and startups, nonprofits, and corporations who seek efficient and reliable access to content. Prosecution & Counselling The advising and transactional side of our practice is particularly robust, with attorneys regularly counselling clients on questions of copyrightability, registration, ownership, assignment, licensing, and fair use. Timeliness is critical to preserving rights and responsibilities under copyright law, so Cozen O’Connor works closely with both producers and buyers of content to implement proactive mechanisms for registering, monitoring, and enforcing copyrights. Disputes & Litigation The frequency and significance of copyright claims is unquestionably increasing, in part because copyrights are generally less expensive to advance than other IP rights and are subject to fee shifting and statutory damages provisions. With a national footprint and 60-member IP group, Cozen O’Connor has significant experience with filing, negotiation, and trial strategy in the copyright context as well as the capacity to handle major claims anywhere in the country. Services Determine copyrightability Register for copyright protection Obtain clearances for copyrighted works Analyze complex ownership and assess client rights Advise on portfolio and negotiate licensing agreements Litigate copyright disputes as both plaintiff and defendant Assist with major transactions involving copyright licensing and ownership issues Navigate open-source licensing issues and other public content licensing schemes Strategic advice on first-sale doctrine, reproduction, distribution, fair use derivative work rights, work-for-hire, assignment agreements, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Orphan Works, and database protection. Tweet EXPERIENCE Handle the global IP portfolio and all copyright-related issues for The Wine Advocate. We also handle enforcement and assist in IP due diligence and contract negotiations and licensing. Handle the global trademark, copyright, and patent portfolios and related enforcement and litigation for Dansko. Handle the global intellectual property portfolio and related enforcement and litigation for Nielsen-Kellerman. Handle Celgene's intellectual property matters on a global basis, including trademark, copyright, anti-counterfeiting, enforcements, customs litigation, and transactional matters. Represented an artist in connection with obtaining trademark and copyright protection for past works of art. Served as lead trial counsel for Allied Universal against unauthorized use of its copyrights. Represented the world’s largest hospitality company in a copyright infringement case in the Western District of Texas concerning allegedly infringing activity in St. Kitts and Nevis. Successfully represented Marquee Brands, LLC in connection with its multi-million dollar acquisition of Martha Stewart Omnimedia’s intellectual property rights -- including patent, trademark and copyrights pertaining to Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse. The project involved data privacy issues and investigating extensive worldwide intellectual property rights and employee and contractor rights. [+] [View All Experience] PUBLICATIONS Stairway to Heaven: End of the Inverse Ratio Rule Apophthegm [Daily Business Review] March 16, 2020 Samuel Lewis wrote an article about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's decision on a intellectual property case involving the Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven." 4 Reasons Software Copyright Lawsuits Are On The Rise [Law360] December 13, 2019 Hugh Marbury and Armeen Mistry wrote about why there has been an increase in software copyright lawsuits. Fox News v. TVEyes: Implementing Internal Policies to More Likely Remain Within the Realm of Fair Use [Intellectual Property Alert] March 01, 2018 Hugh Marbury and Alanna Miller discuss Fox News v. TVEyes and how the Second Circuit is setting up case law that differentiates similar technologies within different industries. Copyright Monkey Business [Digital Photo Pro] July 18, 2017 Samuel Lewis, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Intellectual Property department, discusses a recent photo copyright case on Digital Photo Pro. Defending Your Copyright Could Cost You [Digital Photo Pro] April 14, 2016 Samuel A. Lewis discusses how a recent court decision may impact copyright owners who send Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices. EVENTS & SEMINARS Upcoming Events What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Copyright Law December 14, 2021 - Webinar Hugh Marbury and Kevin Gibbs will be presenting this webinar on the latest developments in copyright law. Past Events Protecting Your Intellectual Property – Identifying, Registering, Insuring and Protecting Your Hemp & Cannabis Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights January 28, 2021 - Webinar ACC NCR An In-House Lawyer’s Guide to Copyright November 10, 2020 - Webinar Intellectual Property Essentials for Engineers: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets November 21, 2019 - Cherry Hill, NJ Copyright Law, Fair Use and Social Media July 23, 2019 - Washington, D.C. IN THE NEWS Wizards and Demons: Does a Copyright Claim Spell Trouble for Card Gamers? September 20, 2021 Lisa Ferrari spoke with World Intellectual Property Review about a problematic copyright grant that has upset players of the card game, Magic: the Gathering. 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. YouTube’s ‘Checks’ copyright system: what lawyers think April 09, 2021 David Sunshine was quoted in World IP Review discussing YouTube's new ‘Checks’ system. 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. BuzzFeed’s Loss in Photo Case Affirmed by Second Circuit August 13, 2020 Samuel Lewis was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing copyright management information and BuzzFeed being liable under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for altering a photographer’s credit for a picture and publishing the photo in an article without permission. Camille Miller Honored by Corporate LiveWire February 10, 2020 Camille Miller was named the Corporate LiveWire IP Dispute Lawyer of the Year. Cozen O’Connor Recognized As a Best Law Firm in 24 Practice Areas Nationwide, 106 Practice Areas Regionally November 05, 2019 The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field. Four Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars October 15, 2019 Four members of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Group, Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, and Hugh Marbury, have all been named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. 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. Cozen O’Connor’s Western Expansion Continues as the Firm Adds Two Attorneys From Seed IP Law Group to its Seattle Office August 21, 2018 In a move that significantly enhances its Seattle office and expands its IP practice on the west coast, Cozen O’Connor today announced two attorneys from Seed IP Law Group LLP, Frank Abramonte & Lorraine Linford, have joined its fast-growing global IP Practice. 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named to the Best Lawyers in America August 23, 2017 Lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition based on a rigorous peer-review that has been developed and defined for more than 30 years. CONTACTS Lisa A. Ferrari Co-Chair, Copyright Practice lferrari@cozen.com (212) 297-2699 Samuel A. Lewis Co-Chair, Copyright Practice slewis@cozen.com (305) 397-0799 PEOPLE Ian R. Blum Member New York Alphonso A. Collins Member New York Amy F. Divino Co-Chair, Trademark Prosecution Practice New York Nathan Dooley Member Los Angeles Lisa A. Ferrari Co-Chair, Copyright Practice New York James A. Gale Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Litigation Miami Jonathan E. Gale Member Miami Tia C. Ghattas Member Chicago Kevin M. Gibbs Associate Philadelphia Keren Goldberger Associate New York Shane Hardy Chair, Canadian Intellectual Property Practice Group Toronto Robert W. Hayes Member Philadelphia Erik L. Jackson Member Los Angeles Ashley G. Kessler Member New York-Midtown Thomas Langer Co-Chair, Patent Prosecution Practice New York Samuel A. Lewis Co-Chair, Copyright Practice Miami Lorraine Linford Co-Chair, Trademark Prosecution Practice Seattle Hugh J. Marbury Member Washington, D.C. Camille M. Miller Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Department Philadelphia Melanie A. Miller Member Philadelphia Any Obando Ospina Associate Toronto Thomas C. Pontani, Ph.D. Member New York David B. Sunshine Member New York Edward M. Weisz Co-Chair, Patent Prosecution Practice New York Corinne Zucker Associate Philadelphia AWARDS Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally Camille Miller Honored by Corporate LiveWire RELATED PRACTICE AREAS Copyright & Content Entertainment Law Franchising Hatch-Waxman & Biologics Intellectual Property IP Transactions & Licensing Patents Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse Trademark & Brand UPCOMING EVENT: What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Copyright Law Webinar 12/14/2021 Hugh Marbury and Kevin Gibbs will be presenting this webinar on the latest developments in copyright law. Event Details Keep up-to-date with the latest Copyright & Content news from Cozen O'Connor Enter your City or Zip. SIGN ME UP Sign up to receive alerts, publications, and event / webinar invites. By submitting your contact information, you are giving Cozen O'Connor consent to contact you via email. 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