Abelman, Frayne, Schwab | New York Attorneys

WE HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Abelman Frayne & Schwab has broad experience in all major industry groups, including apparel, alcoholic beverages, automotive, chemical, cosmetics, computers, electronics, entertainment, financial services, foods, hotel services, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, publishing, real estate, retail telecommunications, and toys.

YOUR INVESTMENT In Research and Development

Your business' competitive advantage can be compromised by the failure to protect its investment in research and development and its proprietary business information. Perhaps the most effective way to do so is to have a comprehensive policy of protecting intellectual property and, if necessary, to take affirmative action to enforce that properly against infringers.

WE PROTECT YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET

For over 30 years, Abelman Frayne & Schwab has brought its unparalleled experience to bear to protect its clients' intellectual property. The Firm's experience in IP prosecution, litigation, and licensing has made it a leader in the field.

AFS Startup Incubator Program

From the earliest stages of your business, the AFS Startup Incubator Program provides practical and cost-effective advice and counseling on intellectual property development and protection, licensing, and business structuring.

A Leading IP Law Firm

Since being founded in 1980, Abelman Frayne & Schwab has grown and established itself as a leading law firm specializing in the protection and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property in the United States and throughout the world.

Business Knowledge

Our clients include major companies in virtually all areas of business, including apparel, alcoholic beverages, automotive, chemical, cosmetics, computers, electronics, entertainment, financial services, foods, hotel services, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, publishing, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and toys.

Valued Relationships

While many of our clients are Fortune 500 companies, we pride ourselves on being able to assist smaller companies and individuals in protecting and developing their intellectual property.

Current News

July 10th, 2019 News, Recent News No Comments

This Week in Intellectual Property History

On July 12, 1955, The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a registration for the trademark CREAMSICLE to the Joe Lowe Corporation for its brand of frozen confections on a stick.CREAMSICLE is just one of the Popsicle® family of trademarks identifying products created by Frank Epperson. According to legend, the frozen pop was born after […]

July 2nd, 2019 News, Recent News No Comments

Larry Abelman Receives Award

On May 8, 2019, México’s Tequila Regulatory Council (the TRC) and the Agave-Tequila Production Network hosted a special event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the creation of the TRC, and the 45th anniversary of Tequila’s declaration as an appellation of origin.

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Trademark Rule Change Requires Foreign Parties to Have U.S. Counsel

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) recently issued a new rule which will require all foreign domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings to be represented by a U.S. licensed attorney. The rule takes effect on August 3, 2019.

May 28th, 2019 News, Recent News No Comments

Bankruptcy Does Not Provide A Basis To Revoke Trademark Licenses

On May 20, 2019, in an 8-1 decision the Supreme Court resolved a split among the Circuits as to whether a debtor/licensor’s rejection of a license under § 365(g) of the Bankruptcy Code, which reads that “the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease of the debtor constitutes a breach of such contract