Michael N. Cohen | Patent and Trademark Attorney

• AV® Rated Peer Reviewed Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell 2017-2023
• Super Lawyers® Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation, 2012-2014, 2019-2021, 2023-2024
• Million Dollar Advocate Forum, certified member
• Member of Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association
• California Trademark Infringement Law Firm of the Year, Global Law Experts®, 2016 and 2017
• Ranked among the Top U.S. Trademark Firms in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015 Intellectual Property Today Magazine
• Paul W. Wildman Scholar
• Finalist, National Trial Competition

• Batra v. Popsugar: Obtained a $2,115,000 settlement for Plaintiff, a social influencer, as well as other class members, against Popsugar in a class action lawsuit for copyright infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, and other claims.
• Dermalogica v. Target Corporation:  Successfully represented Target against allegations of trademark infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, leading to a highly successful settlement.
• Employees v. Travel Agency: Represented former employees in connection with invasion of privacy claims.  After a ten-hour mediation, we obtained a seven-figure settlement.
• Unite Eurotherapy v. Walgreens Co.: Successfully represented Walgreens against allegations of intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, leading to a highly successful settlement.
• In the Matter of CARTRIDGES FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE: Represented a defendant in an International Trade Commission (ITC) proceeding brought by JUUL Labs, Inc. regarding allegations of patent infringement of vape delivery systems. We obtained a cost-effective settlement for our client.
• Design Collection v. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc, et al.: Successfully represented Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. against allegations of copyright infringement and other claims resulting in a favorable settlement for Kohl’s.
• Beats Electronics, LLC v. J. Dangoor Investments, et al.: Counterfeit claims brought by Apple/Beats. We successfully set aside a default judgment of $1.3 million dollars. This case resulted in a favorable settlement agreement for our clients.
• Microsoft Corporation v. Anytime Techies, et al.: Represented defendant against Microsoft alleged to have engaged in trademark infringement, false advertising, cybersquatting, and other related claims. A highly favorable confidential settlement was reached for our client.
• Cram v. Universal Pictures, et al: Represented plaintiff in trade dress and unfair competition claims against Universal. Resulting in a favorable settlement for plaintiff.
• Reflex Media v. Internet Labz: Represented plaintiff, owner of misstravel.com, and obtained a $309,600 judgment against defendants for copyright and trade dress infringement.
• Skecher USA v. Eliya: Successfully represented defendant Bernie Mev against allegations of patent and trade dress infringement involving shoe designs resulting in a favorable settlement for clients.
• Moroccanoil vs. Royal Moroccan: Represented defendants against trademark infringement and unfair competition claims against a highly litigious plaintiff. Upon wining motion in limines just prior to trial, plaintiff was forced to settle in a highly favorable confidential settlement agreement for our client.
• Estate of Michael Jackson vs. Heal the World Foundation: Represented defendants in a trademark infringement action against the executors and estate of Michael Jackson, resulting in a favorable confidential settlement.
• Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc. vs. Upscale Homeless: Represented defendant, a start-up clothing line against a movie studio for allegations of copyright and trademark infringement. Obtained favorable settlement and dismissal of all monetary claims.
• Inhale, Inc. vs. Oglesby & Butler, et al.: Represented defendant Better Life Products, Inc. for allegations of trademark infringement and cyber piracy resulting in favorable settlement and dismissal of all monetary claims.
• Gorilla Nation Media, LLC vs. Media Mayhem Corporation: Represented defendant, a marketing and media company against claims of breach of contract and unfair business practices. Resulting in favorable confidential settlement and dismissal of monetary claims.
• Sleep Innovations, Inc. vs. Sinomax USA: Represented defendant, a Chinese manufacturer of mattresses, in connection with claims of trademark and trade dress infringement. Resulted in favorable confidential settlement and dismissal of monetary claims.
• Sierra Network, Inc. v. Nader Faraji et al.: Represented plaintiff against counterfeit infringement of Al Fakher hookah tobacco. Resulted in obtaining an injunction and damages against defendant.
• Yuyama Manufacturing vs. JVM Co., Ltd.: Represented defendants, a Korean manufacturer of medical devices, in a multimillion dollar patent infringement litigation spanning several years across multiple countries. Resulted in defense verdict and attorney fees for Defendants.

ASSOCIATIONS

• National Association of Patent Practitioners
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• American Bar Association – Intellectual Property Division
• Beverly Hills Bar Association – Intellectual Property Section
• American Chemical Society
• Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
• Jewish Federation, EMET Legal Division

ADMISSIONS

• Federal Patent Bar, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2002 State Bar of California, 2003
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, D.C.
• U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court – Central District of California
• U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court – District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court – Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court – Northern District of Ohio

• Arizona State University, Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Southwestern University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
  • Paul W. Wildman Scholar