Edward H. Rosenthal

Edward H. Rosenthal is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. He focuses on intellectual property litigation, emphasizing trademark, copyright, right of publicity, entertainment, advertising, and commercial disputes. Mr. Rosenthal counsels clients on the thorny issues concerning termination of grants of copyrights, and conducts prepublication review of books, articles, television programs, motion pictures, and other materials. His clients include businesses and individuals in the media, advertising, sports, and entertainment fields.

Mr. Rosenthal also has substantial involvement in issues relating to trademark prosecution and enforcement, representing numerous businesses and individuals in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property.

Mr. Rosenthal represented The Authors Guild and a number of other authors' rights associations and individuals in suits against Google and the HathiTrust arising out of Google's mass book digitization and orphan works programs. He defended Fredrik Colting, author of 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye, and his U.S. distributor, in a lawsuit brought by J.D. Salinger alleging copyright infringement. Mr. Rosenthal also successfully defended J.K. Rowling and Scholastic Inc., the author and publisher of the Harry Potter books, against claims of copyright and trademark infringement.

Mr. Rosenthal has written and lectured extensively on a wide variety of intellectual property topics. He is a regular presenter to the Practicing Law Institute on Right of Publicity and copyright issues, and has participated in numerous panels on copyright and trademark and law. He is co-editor of the firm’s intellectual property/media law blog, which focuses on litigations and other developments in the media and entertainment industries. Mr. Rosenthal has also been active in the Copyright Society of the U.S.A. and the International Trademark Association. He serves as co-chair of the Committee on Publicity, Privacy and Media of the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Law Committee. 

Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, Mr. Rosenthal served as a law clerk to Hon. Abraham D. Sofaer in the Southern District of New York and was associated with the New York law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. He was Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School (Legal Writing, 1985-1986; Intellectual Property Drafting, 1996).

He is admitted to practice in New York. 

awards & recognition

The Legal 500

Best Lawyers in America

2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Entertainment Law by Best Lawyers

Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Intellectual Property)

New York-area "Super Lawyer" for Intellectual Property Litigation for nineteen consecutive years

World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (2019-2024)

One of 19 "Topflight IP Attorneys" in the 2013 Client Service All-Stars report by BTI Consulting Group

education

Columbia University (J.D., 1980)

  -Notes and Comments editor of the Columbia Law Review

University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1976)

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Engagements

Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products: What Brands Need to Know About the Recent Supreme Court Decision

Recently, the Supreme Court sided with Jack Daniel's Properties in a trademark infringement case ruling that the First Amendment did not protect the "Bad Spaniels" dog chew toy that mimicked the iconic Jack Daniel's liquor bottle. In this webinar our panel of experts discuss the decision and its implications. Read more.

June 27 2023

What the Supreme Court’s Decision in Warhol Means for Copyright Law

In this webinar moderated by Edward H. Rosenthal, our panel of experts including Nicole Bergstrom, Caren Decter, Melissa Georges, and Jeremy Goldman discuss the Warhol decision and its impact on various creative endeavors. Read more.

June 7 2023

From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright

Join our Intellectual Property attorneys for our upcoming copyright law webinar. Read more.

May 11 2022

Copyright Society: Virtual Midwinter Meeting 2021

Edward Rosenthal presents “Unmasking the Mysteries of the Statute of Limitations and a Short Course on Navigating Through a Daubert Challenge in Copyright” during the Copyright Society’s virtual midwinter meeting. 

February 24 2021

Stealing Your Image and the Grateful Dead: Amendments to New York’s Right of Publicity Law

Edward H. Rosenthal presents, “Stealing Your Image and the Grateful Dead: Amendments to New York’s Right of Publicity Law” during a webinar sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee On Continuing Legal Education; Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section; and the Publicity, Privacy, and Media Committee. More information here. 

February 22 2021

New York State Establishes Post-Mortem Right of Publicity and Other New Protections

On November 30, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending New York State protections for the right of publicity. This establishes, for the first time in New York, a right of publicity after death, and also extends protections against the use of digitally created replicas of performers as well as against unauthorized depictions of sexually explicit conduct. Read more.

January 26 2021

California Lawyers Association: Shelter In Place Institute

Edward Rosenthal, Nicole Hyland and Tyler Maulsby present "Copyright Trolls & Ethics: A Case Study on Richard Liebowitz" during the California Lawyers Association section on Intellectual Property Law's Shelter In Place Institute. More information here.

November 10 2020

What’s Happening in Copyright Law?  Part II

Does your business depend on copyright ownership and licensing, or rise and fall with changes in copyright law? Do you use content created by others or worry that your content is going to be stolen? Are you susceptible to copyright claims from third parties or trolls? If so, please join us remotely for part two of the Frankfurt Kurnit CLE (CA & NY credit) update on current hot topics in copyright law. (Note: part one is not a prerequisite for part two.) Read more.

August 13 2020

What’s Happening in Copyright Law? Part I

Does your business depend on copyright ownership and licensing, or rise and fall with changes in copyright law? Do you use content created by others or worry that your content is going to be stolen? Are you susceptible to copyright claims from third parties or trolls? If so, please join us remotely for part one of Frankfurt Kurnit's two-part CLE update on current hot topics in copyright law. Read more.

July 22 2020

PLI’s Advanced Copyright Law

Edward H. Rosenthal speaks on terminations of copyright transfer during the Practising Law Institute’s Advance Copyright Law webinar. 

March 12 2020

The Year in Review: IP

Edward H. Rosenthal, Rachel Kronman Santori and Rick Kurnit present “The Year in Review: IP” during Frankfurt Kurnit’s Fourth Annual Advertising Law Summit at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York.

June 10 2019

2019 New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Edward H. Rosenthal is a panelist on “Underlying Rights Disputes in the Courts” at the Entertainment Arts & Sports Law program during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in New York.

January 15 2019

Commercial Speech and the First Amendment

Edward H. Rosenthal is a panelist on Legislative Initiatives at Yale Law School's Commercial Speech and the First Amendment event at Debevoise & Plimpton's office in New York. 

June 4 2018

Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning

Linda Wank and Edward H. Rosenthal present "Dying for Fame in the Age of Celebrity: From Neverland Ranch to Paisley Park" at the 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Miami. More information can be found here. 

January 24 2018

Right of Publicity

Edward H. Rosenthal participates in a roundtable discussion at Columbia Law School on the New York State Assembly’s bill expanding New York’s Right of Publicity.

October 20 2017

NYPA 2017 Fall Publishers’ & Editors’ Conference

Edward H. Rosenthal presents "Defending Copyright Claims" at the Fall Publishers' & Editors' Conference in Buffalo, NY.

September 15 2017

Expert Witness 2017

Edward Rosenthal presents "Expert Witness 2017" for the Practising Law Institute.

June 13 2017

NY City Bar Copyright Committee: Defense of Copyright cases

Edward Rosenthal presents on defense of copyright cases for the NY City Bar Copyright Committee. 

March 15 2017

Copyright Society Mid-Winter Meeting 2017

Edward Rosenthal presents on defense of copyright cases at the Copyright Society mid-winter meeting in Napa, California. 

February 10 2017

Association of American Publishers (AAP) Lawyers Committee CLE

Edward Rosenthal presents a CLE on trends in copyright cases at the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Lawyers Committee lunch on December 15. 

December 15 2016

From Neverland Ranch to Paisley Park: Lessons from the Estates of Michael Jackson and Prince

Edward Rosenthal speaks at the CLE, "From Neverland Ranch to Paisley Park: Lessons from the Estates of Michael Jackson and Prince" at the New York Historical Society.

November 30 2016

NY Historical Society: Right of Publicity and Trusts

Edward Rosenthal and Linda Wank present on Prince, Michael Jackson and right of publicity and trusts issues for the NY Historical Society. 

November 30 2016

PLI: Right of Publicity

Edward Rosenthal presents on "Right of Publicity" for the Practising Law Institute. 

November 7 2016

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2015

Edward Rosenthal speaks on Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing for PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2015".

November 9 2015

The Risks of And Risks to Library Users

Edward Rosenthal speaks at the Stockbridge, Massachusetts Library on the risks to library users. 

October 24 2015

Navigating Your Company Through a World of Big Copyright Damages: An Insider’s Look

Edward Rosenthal, Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman lead a CLE discussion on some of the key laws, cases and trends involving copyright remedies. Their presentation provides an insiders' view of the risk-mitigation tactics, legal strategies and practical approaches that they have used to help their clients navigate through difficult copyright claims. Read more.

May 15 2015

28th Annual New York Book Fair

Edward Rosenthal hosts a New York Book Fair "Meet the Author Dinner" featuring Anna Quindlen.

March 3 2015

Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing

Edward Rosenthal presents "Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing" at the Practicing Law Institute's 2014 Understanding the Intellectual Property License event in New York.

November 3 2014

Entertainment Business Law Seminar

Edward Rosenthal and Nicole Hyland speak on litigation strategies and attorney ethics in the entertainment industry at the Entertainment Business Law Seminar in association with the CMJ Music Marathon.

October 24 2014

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2014

Edward Rosenthal speaks at PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2014". Friends of the firm may take advantage of a 20% discount.

October 3 2014

2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference

Melissa Georges and Terri Seligman participate, respectively, on panels about "Publication Torts" and "Advertising & Commercial Speech: Native Advertising" at the 2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference in Reston VA. Edward Rosenthal will also attend. Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the event.

September 17 2014

Social Media Week: Rules of the Road

S. Gregory Boyd, Terri Seligman, and Edward Rosenthal lead a Social Media Week panel entitled "Rules of the Road - Four Areas of Law Every Social Media Marketer Should Know." The panel also includes Ellie Boragine, JetBlue Airways Corporation, Jake Feldman, Johnson & Johnson, and Seth Rogin, Mashable.

February 18 2014

Understanding the Intellectual Property License

Edward H. Rosenthal spoke at PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013 conference in New York. 

November 4 2013

Edward Rosenthal Presents at PLI’s Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2010

Edward Rosenthal presented Rights of Publicity and Entertainment at PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2010 in New York.

October 21 2013

PLI’s Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012

Edward H. Rosenthal spoke on rights of publicity and entertainment licensing at the above.

October 18 2012

Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing

Edward Rosenthal spoke on this at 2011 PLI’s Understanding the Intellectual Property License Seminar in New York City.

October 20 2011

Copyright Basics

Edward Rosenthal spoke on the above at the New York City Bar.

March 10 2011

Copyright Society of the USA

Edward Rosenthal and Maura Wogan speak on the Salinger v. Colting case at the Los Angeles Chapter Copyright Society of the USA.

February 9 2011

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2016

Edward Rosenthal speaks at PLI's "Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2016." 

news & press

Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024

Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2025

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 48 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2025 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2024

For the 20th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners include Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2024 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. In addition,16 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit Client Northwell Health Gets Big Win in Battle with NYU Langone Health System

In a battle between two of the largest healthcare systems in the New York metropolitan area, a New York federal court on March 1st handed an early win to Frankfurt Kurnit client Northwell Health. NYU Langone Health System (“NYU Langone”) sued Northwell Health alleging false advertising and trade dress infringement (i.e., infringement of the overall design and appearance of NYU Langone’s advertisements)—under state and federal law. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2024

Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2024. Read more.

39 Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2023

Super Lawyers magazine lists 39 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2023 NY-metro edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2024

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 44 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2024 edition. Read more.

NYU Langone Health System et al v. Northwell Health, Inc.

Law360 mentions Edward H. Rosenthal, Kimberly M. Maynard, Amanda Barkin, and Zoe Rachael Staum as counsel to Northwell Health Inc. in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by NYU Langone Health System. (Behind paywall) View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2023

For the 19th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners includes Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2023 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,15 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2023

Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2023. Read more.

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2022

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Jordyn Milewski, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2023

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Crypto Sellers Avoid Contempt In Reddit Moderator’s TM Suit

Law360 mentions Kimberly Maynard, Edward Rosenthal, and Kristen Niven as counsel to cryptocurrency sellers Kyle Bongers and Blake Starling. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2022

For the eighteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2022 USA guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2022

Frankfurt Kurnit is once again included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2022. Read more.

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2021

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2022

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2021

For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2021

Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2021. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit has a fine-grained understanding of the intricacies of complex brand-related matters in the media, entertainment and advertising space, and a well-developed prosecution, enforcement and licensing toolkit to keep companies – especially those whose business success depends on strong brands – in the best possible shape.” Read more.

Fantasy Theme Park Wants Taylor Swift to Split with Album Name

Business Insurance references Edward H. Rosenthal’s blog post about a Utah theme park’s trademark infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift. View Article

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2020

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Adam Osterweil and Rachel Santori are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2021

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services —  continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020

For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Thirty Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers Metro List for 2019

Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2019 NY-area edition. Read more.

Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin Settle Reading Program TM Row

Law360 mentions Edward H. Rosenthal as counsel to Scholastic in a trademark infringement case with Springboards to Education Inc. (Behind paywall) View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019

The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 18 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.

A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence

The New York State Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal published Edward Rosenthal and Barry Werbin's article “A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence.” Originally published in Volume 29, Number 3 of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal (Fall/Winter 2018), a publication of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. View Article

Thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named in Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018

Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2018 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2019

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Indians Pitcher Trevor Bauer Sues Louisiana Trainer for Unauthorized Use of Likeness

Yahoo Sports quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on major league pitcher Trevor Bauer’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of his likeness and image by training company TopVelocity. View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2018

For the fourteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2018

Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2017

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 in its 2017 edition Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2017

For the thirteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.

Paul McCartney Sues Sony/ATV for Publishing Rights to Beatles’ Catalog

Inside Counsel quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on Paul McCartney’s attempt to use copyright termination laws to reclaim rights to certain Beatles’ songs.

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016

Super Lawyers listed thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2016 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2017

In its 2017 edition, Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation. Read more.

Supreme Court Rules on Availability of Attorneys’ Fees in Copyright Cases

In the US, attorneys' fees generally are not available to the winning party unless authorized by statute or the parties have agreed to permit a fee award. Copyright law is one area where fee shifting is permitted, and courts have discretion to award a "reasonable" fee to the winning party. How do courts decide? Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2016

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2016 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016

For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.

Google Row Exposes Digital Fair Use Split, High Court Hears

Law360 noted that Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman are part of the legal team representing the Authors Guild in its battle with Google over whether the Google Books service infringes the copyrights of authors. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case. View Article

Google Books Litigation: Frankfurt Kurnit Petitions US Supreme Court for Review

IP litigation partners Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman are co-counsel for The Authors Guild in the so-called Google Books case — arguably the most significant copyright case in the courts today. Read more.

Thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2015

Super Lawyers listed thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2015 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2016

Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 17 of our attorneys in their 2016 list. Read more.

No Cut Here: Second Circuit Holds Director Does Not Own Separate Copyright for His Contribution

Following in the footsteps of the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently held that a director does not have an independent copyright in his contributions to a film. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2015

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2015 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2015

For the eleventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

No Copyright in Five-Second Performance: Ninth Circuit Dissolves Prior Takedown Injunction

In a much anticipated opinion, the Ninth Circuit has dissolved a takedown injunction previously issued against Google and YouTube, prohibiting the companies from posting or displaying any version of the controversial film Innocence of Muslims that included Ms. Cindy Lee Garcia. Read more.

Thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2014

Super Lawyers listed thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2014 edition. Read more.

On Further Review: Former NFL Players’ Right of Publicity Suit Advances

There was a big development in the closely followed Davis v. Electronic Arts, Inc. case - a case focusing on the alleged unauthorized use of player images and likenesses in the popular Madden NFL video game series. Read more.

Circuit Hears Challenge to Fair Use Ruling for Google Books

The New York Law Journal mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of the Authors Guild in Authors Guild v. Google. Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman represent the Authors Guild in the matter.

“Dating Naked” Producers Tell Judge They Have Right to Show “Unfettered Nudity”

Edward H. Rosenthal is defending Lighthearted Entertainment and Firelight Entertainment – producers of the reality television show, Dating Naked – against claims from a contestant on the show. We have asked a New York state court to dismiss the complaint based on three releases plaintiff signed. The Hollywood Reporter covered the case here and linked to our motion papers.

Best Lawyers 2015

Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 16 of our attorneys in their 2015 list.  Read more.

Gone But Not Forgotten – States Move to Expand Post-Mortem Rights of Publicity

Legal protection for individuals' rights of publicity continues to grow, even when the individual in question has died. Read more.

2014 Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2014 edition. Read more.

Can Market Competitors Police False Ads Better Than Class Actions?

Reuters quoted Edward H. Rosenthal about the practice of conducting market research on the advertising and labelling of competitor products. View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2014

For the tenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Madeline and The Family Business

Forbes quoted Edward H. Rosenthal and Barbara E. Shiers in an article about the estate of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of Madeline. View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in “Best Lawyers 2014”

In its 2014 edition Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, and Trust & Estates Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation (IP) and Media Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation. Read more.

Twenty-seven Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2013

Super Lawyers listed twenty-seven Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2013 edition. In addition Super Lawyers recognized Terri Seligman in its "Top 50 New York Women Lawyers List". Read more.

Battle of the (Supreme) Sexes

Metro New York mentioned Edward H. Rosenthal as the trademark lawyer for Leah McSweeney, owner of the "Married to The Mob" brand. View Article

“Supreme Bitch” Case—Frankfurt Kurnit Defends Leah McSweeney

Edward H. Rosenthal defends Leah McSweeney, founder of the women's streetwear brand, "Married to The Mob" against trademark claims brought by Chapter 4 Corp., which manufactures “boys’ club” skateboard street wear.

Social Media “No-No” Has Restaurant Doing Major Damage Control

Edward H. Rosenthal was quoted in Delware Online on a social media incident involving Padi restaurant.

The Right of Publicity

The NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sport Law Journal published Edward H. Rosenthal's article on the "Right of Publicity".

Frankfurt Kurnit’s IP Chair Ranked One of 19 Top IP Attorneys

The BTI Consulting Group ranked Edward H. Rosenthal as one of 19 "Topflight IP Attorneys" for excellence in client service, based on a survey of 240 corporate counsel.

Frankfurt Kurnit Top Ranked in Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms for 2013

Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit one of the "Best Law Firms" of 2013. Read more.

Appeals Court Rules Christian Louboutin has Trademark Rights in its Red Outsoles

As fashion week begins in New York, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an important ruling that may help fashion creators in their efforts to obtain intellectual property protection for fashion design. Read more.

Twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2012 NY-Area “Super Lawyers”

Super Lawyers listed twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2012 edition. Read more.

Eleven Frankfurt Kurnit Lawyers Appear in New York Magazine’s List of the “Best”

New York Magazine named eleven Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz attorney's to its 2012 "New York Area's Best Lawyers" list. Read more.

Can You Recapture Valuable Grants of Rights?

If you are an author, musician, artist, or other creator of intellectual property (or the heir to such a person), it’s a good time to learn whether you are taking full advantage of your ability to "recapture" certain grants of rights made years ago. While everyone’s business deals are different, we urge you to consider the quick summary below: you may have untapped sources of valuable intellectual property. Read more.

Seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2011 New York-Area “Super Lawyers”

Super Lawyers named seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2011 edition. Read more.

Harry Potter and the Uncommon Award

In a recent decision, a judge in New York assessed $50,000 in sanctions, plus attorneys' fees and costs, against an unknown author who claimed that her copyrights and trademarks had been violated by the publication of the Harry Potter books.  Such an award is rarely made in U.S. intellectual property infringement cases. Read more.

Edward Rosenthal Mentioned in New York Daily News

Our client, Caroline Forsling, is currently pursuing a lawsuit against Estee Lauder claiming the comestics company manipulated her image for an anti-aging ad campagin.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers For Business 2011

For the seventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Best Lawyers 2010

Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in its 2010 edition. Read more.

Edward Rosenthal in New York Post on Maria Bartiromo Matter

Edward Rosenthal was mentioned in the New York Post as the attorney for CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, who has decided to drop the trademark on her her well-known "Money Honey" moniker. View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit Ranked in Trademark Insider 2009

Frankfurt Kurnit has been listed as one of the top 100 trademark law firms. Additionally, Edward Rosenthal has been listed as a top 50 trademark attorney.

Edward Rosenthal in Williams Alumni Review

Edward Rosenthal is mentioned in Williams Alumni Review for his involvement with establishing Reclaiming Childhood as a nonprofit organization. Reclaiming Childhood assists Iraqi refugee girls with sports, education and other elements of their childhood that were stripped from them.

The J.D. Salinger - 60 Years Later Case Moves to the 2nd Circuit

Edward Rosenthal argued Fredrik Colting and SCB Distributors Inc.'s appeal on September 3rd. Galleycat reported. 

Edward Rosenthal, J.D. Salinger case in New York Times

Our representation of Fredrik Colting and SCB Distributors Inc., - the author and U.S. distributor of 60 Years Later - Coming Through the Rye - against J.D. Salinger, was featured in the New York Times. View Article

Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Announces PLI Program

Edward H. Rosenthal was listed as one of the speakers for the PLI Program on Understanding Intellectual Property Licensing held on October 27th.

‘Law & Order’ Faces Libel Suit

Edward H. Rosenthal was interviewed on NPR's "The Bryant Park Project" program on the doctrine of "libel in fiction." View Article

Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use

In the Lipper HedgeWorld News article, "Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use" on July 27, 2007,  Edward Rosenthal was mentioned as the attorney for DealBreaker - a Wall Street Blog opposing a complaint brought by Solengo Capital.

Statements Made in Dispute over Authenticity of Art Not Covered by the Lanham Act

In the recent case of Boule v. Hutton, 328 F.3d 84 (2d Cir. 2003), the Second Circuit declined to extend the availability of the Lanham Act to claims for false representation outside the context of mainstream commercial advertising. Read more.