29 August 2023Features

Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein - US Trademark Rankings 2023

Firm Overview:

Boutique IP firm Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein is “held in high regard” by peers. The New York practice offers a comprehensive approach encompassing all aspects of trademark protection to defend brands from infringement, dilution and counterfeiters. Amster Rothstein navigates the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for cross industry clients including NES Jewelry, e.l.f Cosmetics and Children’s Apparel Network.

Partner Douglas Miro “knows the ins and outs” of trademarks in assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious matters. Miro is “a very good attorney”, acknowledges one peer. With a background in technology, he has written on IP in the metaverse and represents Shantanu, a video and photo editing app, in a number of pending cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Key Matter:

  • Miro represents NES Jewelry in ex parte appeal related to the mark ‘Crystal Energy’ before the TTAB.
  • Chester Rothstein represents make-up brand e.l.f Cosmetics before the TTAB in a matter brought by competitor Benefit Cosmetics which has filed an extension of time to oppose e.l.f.’s trademark ‘Lash ‘n’ Roll’.
  • Anthony Lo Cicero of Amster Rothstein has filed a number of oppositions on behalf of Bagi Professional Cleaning Products to protect its marks ‘Bagi’ and ‘Shumanit’ against wholesale retailer Five Star Supply.

Clients:

Children’s Apparel Network, e.l.f. Cosmetics, NES Jewelry, Seatriever International, Shantanu, Trinity College London.