Abelman, Frayne & Schwab was founded in 1980. In the subsequent twenty-eight years the firm has grown and established itself as a leading firm specializing in the protection and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property in the United States and throughout the world. For information on our Firm's practice, please visit the section entitled, Practice Areas.

Our clients include major companies in virtually all areas of business, including motor vehicles, petroleum, chemicals, beverages, alcoholic beverages, foods, cosmetics, entertainment services, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, publishing, clothing, telecommunications, cable television and programming, computers, electronics, toys, financial services, hotel services, real estate services and retail services. While many of our clients are Fortune 500 companies, the Firm also prides itself on being able to assist smaller companies and individuals protect and develop their valuable properties.

The current professional staff includes 39 attorneys who practice various specialties which include trademarks, patents, copyrights, distribution contracts, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, changes in ownership, entertainment and media law, information technology, Internet law, new media law and general litigation. A listing of our professional staff and their specialties can be found in the section entitled, Professional Staff.

In addition to its legal staff, the Firm employs over 70 support personnel, including paralegals in specialized departments to assist our clients with conducting searches and investigations to clear new trademarks, general investigations related to the acquisition or protection of Intellectual Property, trademark records management, trademark and patent renewal matters worldwide, graphic design and print services, and trademark watch services.

If you are interested in obtaining further information from our firm, you may e-mail us at e-mail@lawabel.com. If you wish to proceed with any new matters in the United States or abroad, please visit the section entitled, Information to obtain additional information.