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October 1st, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Catherine Farrelly as Trademark Practice Co-Chair
NEW YORK – Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz has appointed Catherine M. C. Farrelly (formerly Catherine M. Clayton) as partner and co-chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Management Group effective September 30th, 2014. Farrelly joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Gibbons, where she was a director and head of the trademark team.
"Catherine is one of the country’s leading intellectual property lawyers," said Frankfurt Kurnit Managing Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum. "We are thrilled that she is joining our firm."
Farrelly has a broad range of experience in trademark and copyright law. She has worked with some of the world’s largest companies on a wide range of litigation, licensing and prosecution matters, in industries ranging from apparel, cosmetics and entertainment to alcoholic beverages, financial services, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. In addition to helping clients establish and manage trademarks and trademark portfolios, she has substantial experience stopping the unauthorized use of trademarks and copyrighted material through negotiation, litigation and arbitration.
"Catherine has a keen understanding of brand management and protection issues," said Frankfurt Kurnit Trademark and Brand Management Group co-chair Mary Sotis. "She will be a wonderful addition to our rapidly growing trademark practice."
Commenting on her move to Frankfurt Kurnit, Farrelly said: "I am excited to be joining one of the country's preeminent law firms in the media, entertainment and advertising industries. Establishing and protecting trademarks and other IP is crucial to ensuring the success and profitability of virtually every type of business, and I look forward to continuing my work in that area at this outstanding firm. Frankfurt Kurnit's reputation for intellectual rigor and client service is second to none."
Other Press Releases
Introducing Frankfurt Kurnit’s Employment Law Blog and Vlog
We are pleased to share the news that we have launched the Employment Law blog: Employment Law Bytes - Quick Takes on Legal Developments Affecting Your Workplace and the Employment Law vlog TLDR. Read more.
September 30 2021
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Adds New Litigation Partner
January 14, 2019, Los Angeles, CA - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Tricia L. Legittino as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Employment Groups. Ms. Legittino will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Read more.
January 14 2019
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes New Advertising Law Partner
January 7, 2019, New York, NY - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has elected Hannah Taylor as a partner effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Taylor is now a partner in the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group. Read more.
January 7 2019