Leading investment management law firm Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP has unveiled the launch of its new Intellectual Property practice, spearheaded by seasoned IP attorney Bill Samuels
SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM"), a leading investment management law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Intellectual Property (IP) practice. The IP practice will be led by William "Bill" Samuels, a partner with over 17 years of experience in IP law. Mr. Samuels is a determined problem solver who has a strong track record of success in representing clients in software, Web 3.0, fashion, consumer goods, fintech, cannabis, and more.
Bill Samuels comes to Cole-Frieman & Mallon by way of Warshaw Burstein, LLP, where he chaired the IP practice and worked with clients in a variety of verticals.
In addition to Mr. Samuels, the IP practice will also include Stavros Papadopoulos, an associate attorney with a strong background in intellectual property prosecution and litigation, as well as corporate matters.
Mr. Samuels and Mr. Papadopoulos will be based in New York.
The launch of the IP practice is a significant development for Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP. With a keen focus on safeguarding trade secrets and diligently addressing confidentiality issues, the firm is poised to provide invaluable IP counsel and representation to clients seeking to navigate the intricate business and legal landscape.
"We are excited to launch our new IP practice," said Karl Cole-Frieman, co-managing partner of Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP. "We believe that there is a growing demand for IP legal services and we are well positioned to meet that demand. We have a team of experienced and skilled attorneys who are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible representation."
Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP co-managing partner Bart Mallon, said, "Bill's extensive experience and expertise in IP law make him an invaluable addition to our team. With his leadership, we are well positioned to deliver comprehensive legal counsel to our clients. This launch marks an important milestone in our firm's commitment to providing exceptional services in the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law."
"After years of collaboration with CFM, I am excited to join the Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP team, working to ensure clients' rights, interests, and commercial capacity are optimized and protected," said Bill Samuels.
About Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP:
Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP is a leading investment management law firm known for providing top-tier, innovative, and collaborative legal solutions for complex financial services matters. Headquartered in San Francisco, Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP services both start-up investment managers and multibillion-dollar funds. The firm provides a full suite of legal services to the investment management community, including fund formation (hedge, VC, PE, real estate), investment adviser and CPO registration, counterparty documentation (digital and traditional prime brokerage, ISDA, repo, and vendor agreements), SEC, CFTC, NFA and FINRA matters (inquiries, exams, and compliance issues), seed deals, cybersecurity regulatory matters, full-service intellectual property counsel, manager due diligence, employment and compensation matters, and routine business matters. The firm also publishes the prominent Hedge Fund Law Blog. For more information, please add us on LinkedIn, follow us on Twitter, and visit us at colefrieman.com.
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