Ronald David Coleman

Ronald David Coleman

also known as Ronald D. Coleman, Ron Coleman

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Intellectual Property, Internet ... +2 more

50 Park Place, Suite 1105, Newark, NJ

About Ronald

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 35%

Commercial litigation - representing businesses and individuals involved in commerce in matters involving contracts and torts of competition

37 years

35%
Intellectual Property 20%

Trademark and copyright litigation and counseling

37 years

20%
Internet 20%

27 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dhillon Law Group

50 Park Place, Suite 1105, Newark, NJ, 07102

Dhillon Law Group

256 5th Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10001

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Ronald David Coleman's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Marco | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did nothing

I was represented by him in a trademark case for a few months. He did nothing even when important dead-lines approached. He also rushed me to hire me another Las Vegas attorney to do the job that he clearly didn't like to do. Finally, I had no choice but releasing him, but he kept most of my $ 10,...000 retention fee. He is very bully and unpleasant person.

Ronald Coleman

Replied last April 19, 2021

This client hired me twice and on the same case and was angry when I refused to agree to be engaged a third time. The Las Vegas attorney he refers to is an Italian speaking trademark attorney, which was required for taking depositions in Italy relating to the case; it is true that as much as I would have liked to travel to Italy, "I did not want to do" something -- take a deposition through a translator -- that an Italian speaking US attorney could do better. I would have made a lot more in fees if I had done it myself. The client walked away the second time because he refused to pay for the lawyer I recommended for this part of the representation. This all took place many years ago, but "Marco" is still scouring the Internet looking for ways to "stay in touch" with me.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch Intellectual Property

Have used Ron multiple times in the past for consultation on copyright issues. Always timely and sage advice. And hell of a great guy as well.

Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ronald D. Coleman is Dishonest & Deceitful

Ronald D. Coleman, of N.J. and N.Y., failed to pursue my claims with due diligence and failed to act in my best interest and according to my goals and the terms of our agreement. In a November 2015 meeting, I repeatedly made clear that I did NOT want to litigate my claims and he agreed. He stated tha...t he would spend $2000.00 of my $5500.00 retainer to review materials, draft and mail demand letters, and negotiate with the defendants. But he only pursued one of my claims--and half-heartedly at that when he blew off a scheduled four-way conference call because he simply “forgot.” Oops. Then in two months later, I received an invoice showing he’d used up $2863.00--nearly 2/3 of my retainer--pursing a single claim. When I protested that his excessive spending violated the terms of our agreement, he said that the upfront costs would be higher to formulate initial demand letters and evidence, and because they’d be reused with each subsequent claim, fewer hours would be expended with each. Then, two months later, I received an invoice showing he’d spent my whole retainer PLUS and additional $2000.00 worth of time on a only two letters and two phone calls. This conclusively showed that his intention all along was to litigate, not try to settle, because taking a case to court puts more money in his pocket. Don’t be fooled by his ratings: 10.0 out of 10.0 stars of Avvo.com and an A+ pre-eminent ranking on Martindale.com. HE IS DECEITFUL AND NOT TO BE TRUSTED!

Ronald Coleman

Replied last April 9, 2017

I am sorry the reviewer feels this way, but disagree with her characterization of the facts recited in her review and her guess concerning my supposed "intention," which is most certainly not accurate. Because of this reviewer's entitlement to confidentiality it would be inappropriate to say any more here.

Posted by Simon | April 6, 2015

Wonderful to work with

I've been working with Ron for a well-known case for many years now and found him to be exceptionally perceptive, intuitive, and sharp in helping determine the legal course to take. He knows what he's talking about, and he has a sense of humor as well. My case has been ongoing for over six years ...- but it was Ron's ingenuity to tackle things from a different slant that allowed us to move forward and overcome many traditional barriers in place. He has worked tirelessly, been extremely responsive to my many questions, and has presented a case that has been scrutinized (though oft-misunderstood) by millions now. Throughout this process, he's helped protect me from myself - from acting too rash, and helping preserve and protect my brand.

Posted by Sandy | April 1, 2015

Ron Sets The Bar For IP Attorneys

If you want your opponent’s heart to hit their stomach when they research your counsel, hire Ron. This is exactly what I was told by a team member of the “other side” after she came to work for us following our Ron-at-the-helm victory. When Ron took our case, I felt confident after doing my own resea...rch that we had the best. But this statement by my now sales manager cemented that sentiment; we had the best, and the other side knew it. Ron is a plethora of knowledge when it comes to intellectual property. Combine that with his powerful persona, his calm-in-the-storm approach, and his articulate legal writing skills, and you’ve got a brilliant attorney that you will be proud to have in your corner. Throw in his uncompromising honesty and his canny sense of humor, and you’ve got someone you'll be proud to have as your friend. If you’re looking for the best ip attorney, your search is over. You’ve found your man.

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Ronald David Coleman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Whipple

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Coleman is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney who will fight for his clients all the way up to the Supreme Court. I have been exchanging opinions about intellectual property law with him for years and consider him a leader in the field. I would not hesitate to recommend him for litigation or other legal matters."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A top-notch litigation attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Edward Alper

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Coleman gets a strong endorsement. He's the best! He's tops in the field of intellectual property, and his blog, "Likelihood of Confusion" is widely read and respected."

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Oliver Herzfeld

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ron is an expert on trademark, copyright, trade secret, Internet and electronic commerce law; a zealous advocate and fierce litigator on behalf of his clients; an award-winning legal journalist/author; and an awesome blogger."

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Meyer Silber

Business lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ron has a high rating on Avvo for good reason. He is simply "the" go-to lawyer for business, corporate and intellectual property issues."

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Intellectual property lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

WTR 1000, "World's Leading Trademark Professionals", World Trademark Review

2018

Top Attorney - Internet Law, SJ Magazine

2018

Global Intellectual Property Leader, World IP Review

2018

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2018

WTR 1000, "World's Leading Trademark Professionals", World Trademark Review

2018

Mark T. Banner Award for Impact on IP Law, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

2017

Global Intellectual Property Leader, World IP Review

2017

WTR 1000, "World's Leading Trademark Professionals", World Trademark Review

2017

Top Attorney - Internet Law, South Jersey Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2017

Distinguished Leaders Award, New Jersey Law Journal

2016

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Attorney - Internet Law, South Jersey Magazine

2016

The World's Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000), World Trademark Review

2015

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer - Intellectual Property Litigation, New York City, SuperLawyers

2006

Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who

1999

Rated "AV', Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Dhillon Law Group

2017 - 2020

Partner, Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

2015 - 2017

Partner, Archer Law

2008 - 2015

Partner, Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP

2007 - 2008

Partner, Hoffman Polland & Furman, PLLC

2006 - 2007

Partner, Bragar Wexler & Eagel, PC

2003 - 2006

Partner, Coleman Law Firm, a Professional Corporation

2000 - 2003

Partner, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

1996 - 2000

Associate, Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch, LLP

1992 - 1994

Associate, Lowenstein, Sandler, Kohl, Fisher & Boylan, a Professional Corporation

1990 - 1992

Associate, Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler

Associations

2017 - Present

New York Intellectual Property Law Association

Member, Trademark Law & Practice Committee

2017 - Present

New York Intellectual Property Law Association

Member, Program Committee

2014 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Intellectual Property Section Member

2011 - Present

Copyright Society of the USA

Member

2017 - 2020

New York City Bar Association

Member, Trademarks & Unfair Competition Committee

2016 - 2017

International Trademark Association, Internet Committee

Member, IANA Transition and Accountability Subcommittee

2014 - 2015

Federal Bar Association chapter (City)

SDNY Chapter

2009 - 2012

New York City Bar Association

Member, Trademarks and Unfair Competition Committee

2005 - 2007

International Trademark Association

Member, Internet Committee; Online Trademark Use Subcommittee

2003 - 2006

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member, Internet and Computer Law Committee

2001 - 2003

International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition

Member, Internet Legislation Taskforce

2000 - 2003

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Member, Trademarks and Unfair Competition Committee

2000 - 2002

International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition

Task Force Head, Legislation Committee

1998 - 2006

Federalist Society

Vice-Chairman, Religious LIberties Practice Group

Sample of Legal Cases

Amatorio v. Schmelz et al. (Superior Court of NJ, Bergen County)

Adversaries' motion to dismiss denied

I.O.B. Realty, Inc. v. Patsy's Brand, Inc., 803 F. App'x 540 (2d Cir. 2020)

Order vacated and remanded

Healthy.com, Inc. v. Lifelabs LP (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board)

Adversary's motion denied

Now-Casting Econ., Ltd. v. Econ. Alchemy LLC, No. 18 CIV. 2442 (ER), 2019 WL 4640219, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 24, 2019)

Adversary's motion denied.

Bambi Baby.com Corp. v. Madonna Ventures, Inc., No. CV 18-12669-WHW-CLW, 2019 WL 2337447, at *1 (D.N.J. June 3, 2019)

Case voluntarily dismissed by adversary.

Scherer Design Grp., LLC v. Ahead Eng'g LLC, 764 F. App'x 147 (3d Cir. 2019)

Successful outcome below affirmed

Scherer Design Grp., LLC v. Schwartz, No. CV 18-3540, 2018 WL 3613421 (D.N.J. July 26, 2018)

Obtained preliminary injunction

Kimberlin v. Frey, No. GJH-13-3059, 2017 WL 3141909 (D. Md. July 21, 2017), aff'd, 714 F. App'x 291 (4th Cir. 2018)

Dismissed remaining claim against our client, blogger Patrick Frey

Matal v. Tam, 137 S. Ct. 1744, 198 L. Ed. 2d 366 (2017)

Affirming the en banc ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act violates the First Amendment's free speech clause.

Badia Spices, Inc. v. Gel Spice Co., Inc. (S.D. Fla.)

Summary judgment on genericness issue denied

In re Simon Shao Tam (C.A.F.C.)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned decision of Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, invalidated part of the statute

Roca Labs, Inc. v. Consumer Opinion Corp. (M.D. Fla.)

Case dismissed in favor of client.

Naffe v. Frey (9th Cir.)

Affirmed District Court

Ferguson v. Ferrante (S.D.N.Y.)

Pending.

Kimberlin v. National Bloggers Club, et al. (D. Md.)

Successfully dismissed all but one of over a dozen claims brought against four defendants

Roca Labs, Inc. v. Consumer Opinion Corp. (M.D. Fla.)

Successfully opposed a motion that is almost always granted -- leave to amend a complaint -- due to plaintiff's abusive conduct.

Woodbridge Structured Funding LLC v. Pissed Consumer et al. (N.Y. Sup. Ct. App. Div. 1st. Dept.)

The NY Supreme Court, Appellate Division, affirmed the trial court's denial of the petition.

Heritage of Pride v. Matinee NYC, Inc. (S.D.N.Y.)

The case was settled on very reasonable, confidential terms.

LVL XIII Brands, Inc. v. Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A., et al (S.D.N.Y,)

Answer and counterclaims (no motion to dismiss) filed

In re Simon Shiao Tam (T.T.A.B.; C.A.F.C.)

Pending appeal in the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

North Jersey Media Group v. SarahPAC, et al. (S.D.N.Y.)

Successfully moved to have the case, brought by a NJ company against a Virginia PAC and an Alaska citizen, transferred out of NYC -- the location only of the plaintiff's law firm

Sigler Companies v. TSDC, LLC

Following our successful defense of opposer's summary judgment motion, the opposition was withdrawn and the mark was ultimately allowed registration.

Boarding School Review v. Delta Career Education Corp. (S.D.N.Y.)

The court dismissed the majority of the counterclaims against our client. The case settled.

Confidential trademark infringement matter - Expert witness retention (NJ Super. Ct.)

Case was settled

Sigler Companies, Inc. v. TSDC, LLC (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board)

Adversary's motion denied

Devere Group GMBH v. Opinion Corp et al. (E.D.N.Y.)

Dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)

Ascentive LLC v. Opinion Corp. (E.D.N.Y.)

Successful defense against motion for preliminary injunction

Patel v. Vaghi (N.J. Sup. Ct. - Hudson)

The TRO and injunction were denied and the plaintiff ultimately abandoned his claims.

Compassionate Care Hospice Group v. Compensation Solutions Inc. (N.J. Sup. Ct. - Passaic)

Settled.

Zenith Products Corp. v. CKC International, LLC et al. (D.N.J.)

Temporary restraining order granted; settled

University Communications, Inc. v. Net Access Corporation (Superior Ct., NJ - Morris)

Dismissed on motion at jury trial; subsequently remanded, settled

S & L Vitamins, Inc. v. Australian Gold, Inc. (E.D.N.Y.)

Partial SJ for S&L; verdict vacated; consent inj.

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc. (E.D.N.Y.)

Most claims dismissed; injunction; no dams or fees

Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. v. Rozenfeld (D.N.J.)

Rolex awarded over $1 million

Burch v. Nyarko (S.D.N.Y.)

Judgment for statutory damage and attys fees

Dorsey v. Black Pearl Books, Inc. (D.N.J.)

Right of publicity - recall and statutory damages

Buying for the Home, LLC v. Humble Abode, LLC (D.N.J.)

Cash payout to defendant after mixed SJ opinion

Lawson v. N.Y. Billiards Corp. (E.D.N.Y.)

Overcame motion for summary judgment

The Donna Karan Co., et al v. Deziner Wholesale (S.D.N.Y.)

Settled.

Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Veit (E.D. Pa.)

Statutory damages of $1M for TM counterfeiting

Cartier, Inc., et al v. United Vision Sales, et al. (S.D.N.Y.)

A satisfactory settlement was reached.

Jews for Jesus v. Brodsky (D.N.J.)

Plaintiff granted preliminary injunction; settlement reached

Valley Nat'l Bank v. Lavecchia (D.N.J.)

Summary judgment and permanent injunction awarded

Lewis v. Am. Cyanamid Co. (Supreme Ct., NJ)

Dismissal of failure to warn products claim aff'd

Tropp v. Conair Corporation, et al. (E.D.N.Y.)

Dismissed based on outcome in another case; appeal pending

Mul-T-Lock USA, Inc. v. Alexanders Hardware Corp. et al. (S.D.N.Y.)

Most defendants settled without defending.

Intel Corporation v. Americas News Intel Publishing LLC (C.D. Cal.)

Plaintiff dismissed own case when faced with our defense

Monster Worldwide, Inc. v. HR Guru.Biz Corporation (S.D.N.Y.)

Satisfactory settlement achieved

Devere Group GMBH v. Opinion Corp. et al.

Complaint dismissed per FRCP 12(b)(6)

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Education

1988

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Princeton University

AB

Speaking Engagements

2019

Practical legal ethics in the modern media environment Ethics in the Media

2019

One-Day Patent CLE Seminar New York's New Social Media Guidelines

2019

NYIPLA President's Forum Online Platform Liability

2019

Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Genericness Ab Initio and Trademark Registration

2017

PBI's 11th Annual Intellectual Property Institute Keynote Speech - Trademark law developments

2017

Panel Discussion about Trademarks as Speech and Property Trademarks as Speech and Property in a World of Brands

2017

McCarthy Symposium on Trademark Law and Its Challenges 2017 Trademark Disparagement and the First Amendment

2017

Internet Law Symposium: Controversies & Issues in Internet Law Free Speech and the Internet: Balancing Protections

2017

2016

Intellectual Property Law Section Annual Meeting

On the (Un)Constitutionality of Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act

2016

All-Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act: Trademark’s Law of Unintended Consequences

2014

Trademark Talk: Hot Topics and Recent Developments in Trademark Law Trademark Year in Review: Notable Decisions

2014

Green Paper Roundtable Statutory Damages in Copyright

2014

2013

2008

Legal Aspects of Blogging Legal Aspects of Blogging

2007

Halacha Conference of Agudath Israel

Jewish law issues in legal practice

2006

Advanced Internet Strategies for the New Jersey Legal Professional

Legal research on the Internet for non-lawyers

2005

Seminar on Advanced Trademark Law (ABCNY)

Advanced trademark law

2004

Table Talk (Facilitator)

Issues in Trademark Dilution

2003

Electronic Data Management and Discovery I ssues: Where is the Tipping Point? (Del. Bar Assoc.)

Electronic discovery

2003

Annual Business Law Institute (NJSBA)

Managing Risks and Costs of Acquiring IT Solutions

2002

Faith Under Democracy (Fed. Soc.) Constitutional law - First Amendment

2002

Branding Strategies and Issues

IP issues in branding

2002

Attacking Counterfeiting in the 21st Century (NYIPA)

Trademark counterfeiting

2002

Annual Meeting (IACC)

Legislation / lobbying report to members

2001

2001 Wireless Conference (Conf. Bd.)

Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Where Wireless is Ubiquitous

2000

Trademarks in Cyberspace (INTA) Trademark rights vs. free speech

Publications

2020

Likelihood of Confusion blog Weblog

2015

Media Law Resource Center - Media Law Letter Slants, Redskins and other “Disparaging” Trademarks

2013

New York State Bar Association Journal Bloggers, Journalists, Reporting and Privilege

2013

American Intellectual Property Law Association (A Short History of) The Misuse of Trademarks to Control Free Expression

2009

Copyright and New Media Law Newsletter Copyright Rules of the Road for Bloggers

2003

Record of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Online Auction Sites and Trademark Infringement Liability

2003

2001

Mealey's Cyber Tech Litigation Hacker with a White Hat

2001

2000

2000

The ABA Legal Guide for Small Business Primary author, trade paperback

1998

The ABA Guide to Consumer Law Trade paperback

1998

Business and Commercial Litigation in the Federal Courts (West) Chapter 6, "Responses to Complaints" (with Clyde A. Szuch)

1997

1997

National Law Journal IP Express Contracting on the Internet

1997

1995

Languages

Hebrew

Spanish

Yiddish

Activity

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