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February 3rd, 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2025. WTR says, “[c]ompanies in the entertainment and arts industries need look no further than the uniquely specialised Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz for all their intellectual property protection needs." Possessing a niche in the market, the firm has since extended its offering to clients from an array of industries, all of whom can expect business-minded solutions to their IP issues. Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Co-Chair of the trademark and brand management group leverages more than two decades in the field in her practice, which extends across all trademark needs to assist her clients in attaining and enforcing their valued marks. Her teammate and Co-Chair, Kimberly M. Maynard's expertise lies in creating and implementing steadfast enforcement strategies for her clients' global portfolios, with the two currently representing New York Road Runners in protecting their rights to the ‘Brooklyn Half’ trademark. Chair of the IP practice Edward H. Rosenthal completes the firm’s line-up of WTR 1000 representatives. A thought leader in the space who is highly respected by peers, Edward Rosenthal possesses talents in both the copyright and trademarks spaces, having led many clients to victory over his four-decade-long career, including airline JetBlue in a drawn-out matter before the TTAB.
See our full WTR 1000 ranking here.
Other Praise
Billboard Names Jacqueline Charlesworth to Its Women In Music Hall of Fame
Billboard magazine has again selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth for its Women in Music Hall of Fame. This singular honor recognizes artists, creators, producers, and executives for their contributions to the music industry and community. The award ceremony will take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The magazine previously named Ms. Charlesworth Woman Executive of the Year for helping to create and pass the Music Modernization Act, landmark legislation that updated the U.S. music licensing system to streamline the licensing and payment process for digital music services.
March 24 2025
Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
Lawdragon recognizes twenty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers guide for 2025. View Article
March 11 2025
California Lawyers Association Names Daniel M. Goldberg 2025 “California Privacy Lawyer of the Year”
California Lawyers Association (CLA) has named Daniel M. Goldberg, Chair of our Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group, the 2025 "California Lawyer of the Year"—the first time they have bestowed this honor on a private practitioner. Daniel will accept this award at CLA's 2025 Privacy Summit in Los Angeles. View Article
January 27 2025