Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyers

"Manages international trademark protection efforts with aplomb, streamlining portfolios where appropriate and developing strategies to overcome prosecution obstacles – often in jurisdictions that may be difficult or unfamiliar to clients, such as China, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan."

"The team is adept at helping clients to economise while maintaining high degrees of protection."

"Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has dynamite lawyers in New York in Michael Graif and Eric Stenshoel, who run an all-encompassing trademark and brands practice with impressive international reach. Clients simply love what they are doing."

Transactions whizz Eric Stenshoel is another recipient of much applause. "First and foremost a great person, he has an in-depth understanding of IP law. He can easily manage multi-jurisdictional prosecution and litigation, and is able to take advantage of decisions or arguments used in other countries."

"He is business-minded and thorough, but simultaneously knows how to cut to the point to find a solution." The detail-oriented and practical Stenshoel "replies promptly and is easy to work with; he makes complicated issues easy to understand".

"International outfit Curtis runs its IP practice - which has been diversifying and gaining ground rapidly in other jurisdictions - out of the Big Apple. Brand owners come for its worldwide reach and ability to get winning results, but they stay for its client-centric outlook and attentive care."

Eric Stenshoel focuses on the international prosecution and management of brands. "Quick to reply and with a font of experience in intellectual property, he is a real one-stop shop for time-sensitive advice." "He is cordial and polite, with a great sense of humour. He really becomes engaged with your business and his client-handling skills are outstanding. You can have total confidence in his guidance."

The well-established trademark practice at Curtis is a top choice for brand owners, thanks to its sizeable network of international offices, client-centric practitioners and virtually unblemished record in disputes. All these factors came into play when it helped MSC Industrial Direct Co to stamp out infringement of its mark by a rival based in Germany. IP group chair Michael Graif masterminded the win.

The survey is based on more than 300 brand new, independent, in-depth interviews with corporate counsel at the world’s largest companies.