Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard

Firm overview:

Boutique law firm Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard is a go-to firm for matters relating to entertainment, media, branding, and the arts. Within this niche, the firm has a strong trademark offering, with strengths in counselling, enforcement and portfolio management. CDAS’s clients range from individual creators to corporations and non-profits, which appreciate the team’s in-depth industry knowledge.

The firm’s litigators handle all forms of media and digital rights disputes including trademark, copyright, advertising, domain name, publicity rights and commercial cases.

Team overview:

The CDAS team is based in New York and Beverly Hills, California. Many are active members of the International Trademark Association (INTA).

New York partner Scott Sholder co-chairs the firm’s Litigation group, representing clients from major media and entertainment companies and celebrities to startups and individuals in  a variety of IP disputes. Sholder frequently writes and speaks on issues related to copyright and trademark, with a recent focus on generative AI.