Erik Kahn counsels clients in diverse industries, including technology, telecommunications and telephony, Internet, retail, consumer brands, entertainment, publishing and fashion.  His practice focuses on complex technology deals and intellectual property protection, transactions and litigation.

Mr. Kahn advises clients on all aspects of technology development, acquisition, licensing and transfer; global brand protection strategies and enforcement programs; content and brand licensing; intellectual property in corporate transactions; intellectual property audits; celebrity endorsements; and evaluation and vetting of entertainment properties.  He litigates cases involving trademark and trade dress infringement, domain name disputes, copyright infringement, intellectual property licensing and defamation.

Representative clients include: Belstar Group, CryptoMetrics, Pilobolus Dance Theater, Seacor Holdings, Town Sports International, Toys “R” Us, Verint Systems, and Wachovia Wells Fargo.

Publications

Books:

• "Trademark License Agreements Line By Line: A Detailed Look At Trademark License Agreements And How To Change Them To Meet Your Needs," Aspatore Books/Thomson-Reuters, 2009 

Other Recent Publications:

• "Nontraditional Trademarks: The Flavor of the Month," The Intellectual Property Strategist, Vol. 13, No. 3, Dec. 2006, co-authored with Patricia Werner

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association – Sections on Intellectual Property and Litigation

• International Trademark Association

• Copyright Society of the USA

Civic Involvement and Distinctions

• Partnership for New York City – Corporate Partner

• NYC Leadership Academy – Board of Directors

• David Rockefeller Fellowship, 2007-2008

• New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2010