Tim Bukher is a New York business and internet lawyer providing clients with counsel in corporate, intellectual property, e-commerce and internet law matters.
Practice areas
General Counsel, Corporate Governance
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, E-commerce, Terms & Conditions, Digital Rights Management, Regulatory (FTC, Lanham, Privacy)
IP Licensing, IP Commercial Transactions, IP M&A, IP Acquisition, Brand Counseling
Private Funds, Venture Capital, Securities & Financing
Languages spoken
English, Russian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2010 | 05/25/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Thompson Bukher LLP | 2014 - Present |
| Partner | Prev. Attorney | Handal & Morofsky, LLC | 2010 - 2014 |
| Attorney | Prev. Summer Assoc. | McCue Sussmane & Zapfel, P.C. | 2007 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Committee on Media Law | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Gerson Lehrman Group, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Council | Member | 2011 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Science and Technology Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Communications Law | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Federal Circuit Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Bar Association (Southern District of New York) | Admitted to Practice | 2010 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | Google Still At Odds With Hollywood On Internet Piracy | 2013 |
| National Law Journal | Publishers developing strategies to target e-book pirates | 2012 |
| Business Insider | The Facebook FTC Settlement Will Just Give Users A False Sense Of Security | 2011 |
| Business Insider | New Domain Name Options Could Spell Disaster For Trademark Owners | 2011 |
| Business Insider | The Dumbest Examples of Online Copyright Law Enforcement | 2011 |
| EZineArticles | Product Licensing Agreements: The Basics | 2010 |
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| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| New York University | Bachelors | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cardozo Law School IP Panel | GIVE ME A ©!!! SUPREME COURT AMICI ON THE NEW COPYRIGHT CASE INVOLVING CHEERLEADING UNIFORMS AND FASHION DESIGN | 2016 |
| TV Newser Show | Aereo: Changing the Channels | 2014 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Bringing Your Career Online | 2013 |
| Intellectual Property Forum for Entrepreneurs & Lawyers | I HEART IP | 2013 |
| American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section | Counterfeiting Law Panel | 2012 |
| Benjamin N. Cardozo ABA Day | Intellectual Property Law & Practice | 2012 |
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| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Pearson Education, Inc. v. Frances, 11-civ-6081 (SDNY 2013) | Successfully dismissed 71 out of 74 copyright infringement claims on summary judgment. Settled thereafter. |
| C&G Cleaning Service, Inc. v. Bowers et al., 652109/2012 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. 2013) | Successfully dismissed case by enforcing underlying contract's forum selection clause. |
| Harper v. Iconfactory, Inc., 11-cv-0267 (SDNY 2011) | Settled. |
| Roberson v. Time Warner Cable, Inc., Index No. 500014/2011 (NY Sup. Ct. 2011) | Successful pre-action discovery of anonymous user in internet defamation case. |
| Inter64 Cinq LLC v. Bradford et al., Index No. 110512/10 (NY Sup. Ct. 2010) | Settled |
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Hui Zeng, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 21, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bukher is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation.
Andrew Muchmore, Arbitration Attorney on Nov 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tim and I worked together on the arbitration of a dispute between the co-founders of an internet startup. We were able to reach an efficient resolution of the dispute that left all parties satisfied. I was impressed by his competence and professionalism.
Roman Leonov, Litigation Attorney on Dec 16, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Tim and I are currently engaged as opposing counsel in a litigation case. He is professional, courteous, and pleasant to work with. Not only do I take pleasure in communicating with him as a colleague, I also feel confident he is professional as an adversary.
David Centeno, Internet Attorney on Jun 12, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Rothstein, Litigation Attorney on Dec 9, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tim for several years and he is the person I turn to when questions arise about corporate transactions and intellectual property. He is an excellant lawyer.
Anthony Handal, Business Attorney on May 4, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tim has provided corporate counsel to my intellectual property clients for several years now. He has been a superb addition to our corporate and litigation groups.