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Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen

Strategic and Effective Intellectual Property Counsel
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Patents ...
  • California, Federal Patent Bar, United States Patent & Trademark Office
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Biography

Mr. Cohen is the founder and principal of the Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. His practice involves intellectual property, business and entertainment law.

Mr. Cohen is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney and is experienced in all phases of IP litigation relating to patent infringement validity and enforceability, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and interference with contractual relations. He specializes in matters involving UDRP proceedings, cybersquatting, and other domain name issues, and has successfully obtained preliminary injunctions against cybersquatters.

Mr. Cohen is also active in rendering patent and trademark validity and infringement opinions in a wide range of technical disciplines. He has argued and prepared motions and briefs in proceedings before the United States District Courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB), as well as appellate practice before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).

Mr. Cohen regularly counsels clients in entertainment transactions and IP transactional matters including licensing options and strategies, joint development, service provider and confidentiality agreements in addition to Internet-based terms of use and privacy policy statements. He is frequently retained by entertainment and business law firms to handle specialized matters involving their client's patent and trademark portfolios and to resolve infringement disputes.

Education
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. (2002) | Law
Honors: Paul W. Wildman Scholar
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Arizona State University
B.A. (1996) | Biological and Chemical Sciences
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Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Cohen IP Law Group, P.C.
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Attorney
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
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Attorney
Trojan Law Office
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Attorney
Tharpe and Howell
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
IP and Patents for Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Southern California, Santa Monica, California
The Seminar Group
IP Rights and Cannabis
Southwestern University School of Law
Supreme Court Ruling on "The Slants" trademark and Impact on the Redskins
CBS AM 1070
El Chapo and Trademarks
EstrellaTV Noticias 62
IP Implications of Kanye West's Famous Music Video, Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Intellectual Property & Licensing Law Roundtable. What Businesses Need to Know
Los Angeles Business Journal
IP Rights, LA Gadget Expo
Landmark Redskins Trademark Decision
KABC 790AM
Trademark Primer for the Business Lawyer, CLE
Urban Lyfe Styles, Trademark and IP Ownership
Blogtalkradio.com
Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Forum, San Bernardino, California
US Supreme Court’s Ruling Impacting Internet Pornography
KSRO AM/CNN Affiliate Radio
Intellectual Property in Film, Santa Monica, California
Institute for International Film Financing
IP and Business Issues for the Australian Technology Company’s Entry to the US Market, Canberra, Australia
Canberra Australia Business Council
Intellectual Property Law
Videojug.com
Legal Ramifications of Robert Sillerman’s stake in the Elvis Presley Enterprises
BBC News Radio
Patent Bar Review, Los Angeles, California
Park Law Firm
Certifications
Federal Patent Bar
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Awards
Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property & Intellectual Property Litigation
Super Lawyers
2019-2022
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Excellent Rating
Avvo
Certified Member, Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Trademark Infringement Law Firm of the Year
Global Law Experts
2016
Top U.S. Trademark Firms
Intellectual Property Today Magazine
2009-2012, 2014
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2012, 2013
Professional Associations
American Bar Association - Intellectual Property Division
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Beverly Hills Bar Association - Intellectual Property Section
Member
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American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
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American Chemical Society
Member
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Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
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Jewish Federation, EMET Legal Division
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Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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Federal Patent Bar, United States Patent & Trademark Office
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District
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U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court for the Northern & Southern Districts of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
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United States District Court for the Central, Southern & Northern Districts of California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Entertainment & Sports Law
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Domain Name Disputes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Japanese: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. how would I find out if someone is using my patents.
A: Normally through due diligence, meaning knowing the competitors of your products/services and monitoring them. Once you believe they are offering the same or similar product/service, you would then consult with a patent attorney to analyze your registered patent, particularly the claims of your patent. The patent attorney would provide an opinion either oral or written as to whether or not each and every element of at least one independent claim "reads upon" the allegedly infringement product/service. For larger companies, their in-house counsel may or may not do this or they retain outside counsel, for smaller companies you would likely have to retain a patent attorney well-versed in patent infringement litigation, not just a patent prosecutor. With technology changing, AI and other advancements may assist to some extent with the analysis. But only a patent attorney licensed in the country of the infringement could render an opinion. ... Read More
Q. Can you file a patent of a structure built from Bamboo?
A: Sure as long as you meet the threshold requirements for US patents, i.e. that it is new, useful, and non-obvious. Realistically, if it is a commonly shaped teepee with no novel utility, it will likely not be enough to pass the thresholds for a utility patent application. However, if there is a special function or feature to the teepee, then that feature could be patentable. Further, if the shape is different than a typical teepee, then it is possible to consider filing a design patent assuming the shape is novel. A patent search, specifically a novelty search, can help shed some light in regards to some of these issues.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Cohen IP Website
Website
Cohen IP Website for Japanese Clients
Blog
Trademark Blog of the Trademark Lawyer's Mind
Blog
Cohen IP Articles
Contact & Map
Cohen IP Law Group, PC - Main Office
Beverly Hills Office
9025 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 301
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Telephone: (310) 288-4500
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Closed
Cohen IP Law Group, PC - Satellite Office
Los Angeles Office
5455 Wilshire Blvd., #2100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Telephone: (310) 288-4500
Cohen IP Law Group, PC - Satellite Office
Irvine Office
7545 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone: (310) 288-4500