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Maurice N Ross
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I am a trial lawyer and client counselor focusing on intellectual property, patent litigation, commercial litigation, entertainment law, civil liberties law, constitutional law and criminal defense. I believe in maintaining a varied law practice, representing both individual and corporate clients. Further, I believe it is important to engage in pro bono representation of clients on matters that serve the public interest, and I have devoted a considerable amount of effort on pro bono matters, including representation of death row inmates seeking post-conviction relief. I also try to make room in my practice for developing relationships with individuals in the entertainment business and small businesses who are at the beginning of their careers and need kind and realistic advice and assistance from a lawyer who truly cares. I pick up my own phone when you call me and I will always return your e-mails, phone calls and text messages. More recently I have come to realize the enormously positive impact that the internet and other new technologies can have on the legal profession--resulting in more productive, efficient and successful attorney-client relationships.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Barton Barton & Plotkin LLP
420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10014
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Posted by Ed | February 06, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Got an IP attorney?
Maurice Ross is very knowledgeable and professional. He took the time to help my company and make sure nothing was overlooked such as risk of competitors, trademark infringement risk and many other things related with a start-up that our company was not aware of. If your looking for an IP attorne...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Showed me a right path to move on legal issues.
Firstly i am not a client to Mr.Ross, just an member of avoo. I had a concern about IP & copyright for my upcoming business. He responded with my concern, showing a good way to proceed over. He gave me simple clues which helped me to get my work done, which would cost you pretty much outside. He over...
Posted by James | September 13, 2011 | Trademark Infringement
Maurice Ross is an IP genius
Mr Ross took time from his very busy practice to advise me about a threat to sue me for trademark violation. I had published a full page ad in a Washington newspaper that included a photo of a still shot of video of me on tv, which included the TV station's trademarked logo in that still shot. A na...
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"I enthusiastically endorse this top notch lawyer. Maurice is an expert at intellectual property law based on years of litigation and counseling. His answers here on Avvo are uniformly among the very best -- very practical and very reliable. When your company is on the line you want a lawyer like Maurice on your side."
Sreenivasarao Vepachedu
Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for his service and contributions, with his legal analysis in IP law."
"I endorse Attorney Ross. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"Without hesitation, I endorse Maurice N Ross. I've followed Mr. Ross' posts on Avvo and find them to consistently be accurate, insightful and chock full of value. Based upon his experience and demonstrated ability, any client retaining Maurice Ross has a superb attorney on their side."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ross gives excellent, excellent responses on Avvo and clearly knows how to best resolve IP issues for his clients. As a business and trial lawyer, I'm always looking for good IP lawyers and Mr. Ross is certainly a lawyer to whom I'd refer my clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. With years of experience and nearly two thousand published answers to questions on Avvo.com, each of them both accurate and insightful, and a great web site too, it is easy to see that attorney Ross knows Intellectual Property Law (and that isn't easy to master), and cares about making sure that his clients understand their rights too. If that is your problem and you need help, he is your answer. I recommend him to you."
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"The answers of Mr. Ross are consistently helpful, thorough and analytic. His latest response, raising issues not perceived by others requires me to endorse him. Any client obtaining his analysis and legal services should consider themselves fortunate."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
The Thurgood Marshall Award, New York City Bar Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Barton Barton & Plotkin
2004 - 2009
Shareholder, Budd Larner, P.C.
1996 - 2004
Senior Associate, Clifford Chance US LLP (Previously Rogers and Wells)
1987 - 1996
Associate, Shea & Gould
1985 - 1987
Associate, Kaye Scholer Fierman Hays & Handler
1982 - 1985
Associate, Shereff Friedman
1980 - 1982
Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell
Associations
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
New York City Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Desloratadine Patent Litigation
Settlement
Eisai v. Dr. Reddy's et al
Patent Held Valid, Enforceable and Infringed
Glaxo v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Highly Favorable Settlement
In re Rivastigmine Patent Litigation
Favorable Settlement
Bristol-Meyers Squibb v. Rhone Poulenc Rorer
patent declared unenforceable; damages not tried
In re Recombinant DNA Patent Litigation
Favorable Settlement of Complex MDL Litigation
Genentech v. Biotechnology General
Obtained Preliminary Injunction Affirmed On Appeal
In Re Todd Shipyards Securities Litigation
Favorable Settlement
Fasolino Foods, Inc. v. BNL
District Court Ruling Affirmed on Appeal
In Re Shape, Inc.
Highly Favorable Settlement
County of Suffolk v. Long Island Lighting Company
Successful Appeal From Jury Verdict
Lowenfeld v. Phelps
Habeas Corpus Petition Denied
Genentech, Inc. v. Novo Nordisk
Preliminary Injunction (overturned on appeal)
State of Georgia v. Victor Roberts
Obtained Writ of Habeus Corpus
SEC v. Gilbride
Successful Defense of SEC Investigation
Education
1980
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Brown University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Columbia University Classroom Forum
Developments in Intellectual Property Law
2011
INSIDE COUNSEL--Intellectual Property
Speed Court--Patent Litigation In the International Trade Commission
2011
Controlling The Costs of Conducting Intellectual Property Litigation
The Role of Intellectual Property Cost Control Counsel In Controlling Costs of Conducting IP Litigation
2010
Nasdaq Legal MindsTV
Intellecutal Property Valuation and Current Issues
Publications
2012
Aspatore Book publication)
The Challenge of Correcting Inequalities in the US PI Law System (Book Chapter)
2012
Aspatore Special report--Navigating the Legal Issues Surrounding Social Media
Adapting To The "Brave New World: Of Social Networking Issues and Litigation
2011
Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases (Aspatore)
Facing New Realities In Ip Litigation and Managing Client Expectations (Book Chapter)
2010
BNA Journal of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Leveling The Playing Field--The Role of Venture Capital In Hatch Waxman Act Patent Litigation
2010
BNA JOURNAL OF PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LAW
Intellectual Property Cost Control Counsel--Controlling the Core Structural Components of Skyrocketing Litigation Costs
2003
IP Litigator
Expanding the Role of Extrinsic Evidence in Markman Hearings or Eliminating Markman Hearings Altogether
2003
International Legal Strategy--Legal Risk Management
Standard-Setting and Disclosure of Intellectual Property Rights--The Federal Circuit's Decision in Rambus v. Infineon Technologies AG
2002
International Legal Strategy
Attorney-Client Privilege and Intellectual Property, Misconception and Reality
1999
IP Worldwide
Dangerous Liaison--The French Patent Agent-Client Privilege May No Longer Be Honored and Enforced In United States
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can I sell my own fashion illustrations of designs from the runway, even if I give credit to the designer/brand?
05 Feb 2023
Q&A
Is it legit to reproduce or redesign vintage sunglasses?
07 Feb 2023
Q&A
Intellectual Property Law regarding artwork of a landmark open to the public (not an actual building)
05 Feb 2023