Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Firm overview:
Global powerhouse Skadden has around 1,800 attorneys across 21 offices on four continents. In 2024, the firm reported approximately $3.4 billion in revenue and a profit per equity partner of around $6 million. It operates on three pillars: Transactions, Litigation/Controversy, and Regulatory, advising roughly half of the Fortune 250.
The firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Group offers full‑spectrum trademark services, including counselling, prosecution, enforcement, and high-stakes Lanham Act litigation. Skadden is especially adept where brand protection overlaps with major transactions, emerging tech like AI and blockchain, and cross‑border disputes. With its multidisciplinary structure and deep bench, the firm is widely recognised as a top-tier IP litigation firm in the US, delivering high-impact, business-savvy results for global clients.
Team overview:
Partner Anthony Dreyer co-chairs the Sports practice and leads the Trademark and Copyright team. He advises clients on Lanham Act claims, licensing, and brand disputes, primarily in sports and entertainment, and provides guidance on emerging IP issues including generative AI, NFTs, and the metaverse. He also serves as counsel to the International Trademark Association (INTA).
Recommended by a peer for high-quality trademark work, Bruce Goldner is a partner in Skadden’s Intellectual Property & Technology Group, specialising in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and transactional IP matters. He advises clients on brand protection strategies, trademark portfolio management, and licensing, helping multinational corporations navigate complex US and international trademark landscapes with practical, business-focused solutions.
Douglas Nemec heads Skadden’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group, focusing on complex IP and technology disputes. He coordinates multi-forum trial teams and advises clients on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions and broader portfolio strategy. His leadership ensures high-stakes trademark enforcement matters are handled with sophisticated trial and litigation resources.
