Manatt, Phelps & Philips

Firm overview:

Los Angeles-based firm Manatt, Phelps & Philips was established in 1965, and has built a strong US presence with 12 firms across the country.

A client’s testimony says that when needed, Manatt “has connections to law firms internationally that enabled us to trademark our labels in other countries without delay”.

The firm takes an industry-focused approach to its client work, spanning a wide array of industries, such as media and entertainment, in particular for A-list entertainment talent, technology, consumer goods and retail, and health and life sciences.

Manatt’s branding, trademarks and copyright group assists clients in establishing, monetising and protecting their trademarks, trade dress and copyrights. Manatt’s trademark attorneys handle litigation, arbitration and mediation involving trademark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising and breach of contract claims related to trademarks and trade dress issues.

In recent years, the firm has broadened its brand management and IP transactional services offering in the consumer products industry and its overall capabilities in the protection and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, designs and related IP rights. To meet market demands, Manatt has also expanded into the entertainment and healthcare sectors.

Team overview:

Lisa Rosaya (Notable) joined the firm in January 2024, whose addition is seen as a particular boon since she is regularly ranked by national and international listings and is ranked as a WIPR Leader.

A client says of Rosaya that she “has extensive knowledge and expertise in trademarks. Her practical approach coupled with her years of expertise has provided our company with excellent results.

“She guides us with best practices to apply for new USA trademarks and to keep us on track for renewal steps timely. She understands the processing procedures and preemptively navigates us through the steps to achieve the desired results from the USA trademark office.”

Jessica Wood (Notable) is a key partner in the trademarks team for her extensive experience with significant matters, as is Melanie DeFiore, whose role has been expanded to incorporate a wide range of trademark matters.

Michelle Cooke (Notable) is praised by a peer: “Michelle is a top-notch trademark transactional attorney (prosecution and licensing) with whom we had the pleasure of working at the beginning of her career. She is smart, thorough, and very good at what she does.”

Clients:

Unilever, NielsenIQ, Christie Digital Systems, Eurostar, d/b/a WSS, Johnson & Johnson (J&J)