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Lee Palmateer

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Licensed for 30 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Patent Infringement, Trademark Infringement ... +8 more

90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY

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Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 25%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Copyright Infringement 15%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 25 cases

15%
Licensing 15%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 100 cases

15%
Patent Infringement 15%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 25 cases

15%
Trademark Infringement 15%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 25 cases

15%
Patent Application 5%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years

5%
Trademark Application 5%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years | 150 cases

5%
Copyright Application 2%

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, litigation, enforcement, licenses, assignments, contracts, tech transfer, r&d agreements, computer software agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-infringement opinions, clearance opinions, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opinions, internet law, mediation and arbitration - upstate New York’s only panelist on the Internat’l Trademark Ass’n ("INTA") Panel of Neutrals

30 years

2%
Libel and Slander 1%

1%
Litigation 1%

1%
Mediation 1%

1%

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Lee Palmateer Law Office LLC

(518) 690-6173

Mobile

90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY, 12207

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Practice Areas
Intellectual Property (3) Trademark Infringement (2) Lawsuits & Disputes (1) Litigation (1) Trademark Application (1)
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Posted by Patricia | June 09, 2011 | Trademark Application

Couldn't be happier!

I had been sitting on my business trademark for years knowing I need to secure an official trademark but clueless on where to start. I was seriously considering using an online legal filling service but very uncomfortable with the unknowns and completely overwhelmed by the process knowing there was ...much more that had to be considered. A colleague recommended I contact Lee. It was the best move I could have made. I called his office and he got back to me immediately. He listened very carefully and answered all of my questions to complete satisfaction. In all of our conversations I felt like we were communicating as equals. There was no condescension whatsoever. All of the fees were presented in detail and I completely trust his judgement. He is timely with any follow up issues and clear about deadlines and the consequences in regard to my application for not meeting them. I highly recommend Lee Palmateer and look forward to working with him in the future.

Posted by Andrew | March 01, 2011 | Trademark Infringement

Ownership of Trademark

I used Lee Palmateer's help in resolving a very serious trademark ownership case. The case was as sensitive as it was serious as it involved family members. Lee's extraordinary research and development of this case produced a body of evidence that was overwhelming in support of our ownership of th...e mark. The result was an out of court settlement in our favor saving us substantial public discomfort with family members in a court of law. Throughout the entire process Lee's attention to our need to be kept up to speed on a timely basis and his ability to communicate the progress of the case as it pertained to the law was remarkable. Lee's considerable knowledge, work ethic and ability as well as his sensitivity of the situation make it easy for me to recommend his expertise in an intellectual property case.

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Lee Palmateer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Hart

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work as an Intellectual Property attorney. Lee is an extremely well informed attorney, hard working, and professional in his dealings with both clients and other attorneys. He demonstrates a keen attention to detail and is creative. I would recommend him in the future."

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Ariel Solomon

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.   Lee is an exceptional Intellectual Property attorney with an astounding aptitude for litigation.   Always a consummate professional, Lee has distinguished his work product as the gold standard of draftsmanship. A quality heralded only by the most experienced of practitioners.  I strongly recommend his services."

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Esra Gules-Guctas

Intellectual property lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly encourage anyone with intellectual property issues to consult with Lee Palmateer. He is knowledgeable about the law and has an intellectual curiosity and flexibility to look outside the box at legal issues. He is an outstanding attorney who serves as a mentor and role model to other lawyers around the Capital Region. I would highly endorse him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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

2012

AV® Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Member, Lee Palmateer Law Office LLC

2000 - 2009

Attorney, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.

1997 - 2000

Attorney, Connor, Curran & Schram, P.C.

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Lacy, Katzen, Ryen & Mittleman, LLP

1984 - 1992

Engineer, General Electric Company

Associations

2010 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

2010 - Present

Center for Economic Growth

Local Government Council

2010 - Present

Bioconnex

Member

2009 - Present

Clarkson University Center for Entrepreneurship

Vice Chair of Deployment

2008 - Present

Clarksion University School of Business

Business Leadership Council Member

2005 - Present

Licensing Executive Society, Tech Valley Chapter

Treasurer

2000 - Present

Eastern New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2000

Greene County Bar Association

Member

1982 - 1994

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Sample of Legal Cases

Adirondack Cookie Company, Inc. d/b/a Corso's Cookies v. Phenix Gourmet, LLC d/b/a Monaco Baking Company

Won motion to dismiss on grounds of lack of subject matter jurisdiction

Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc. v. Elegant Furiture & Lighting, Inc., Federal District Court, SDNY, Civil Action No. 10-CV-1551

Settled

Stone v. Lackie, New York State Supreme Court, Greene County, Index No. 10-0221

Favorable settlement.

Fusco Group, Inc. v. Loss Consultants Intern., Inc., 462 F.Supp.2d 321, N.D.N.Y., September 29, 2006 (NO. 1:05 CV 1208 LEK/DRH)

Won summary judgment.

Shock Coffee, LLC v. Advanced Nutrient Science, LLC, Federal District Court, Southern District of New York (1:2006cv02377)

Successful settlement

Lawrence Palmateer v. Village of Athens, New York State Supreme Court, Green County

Obtained judgment directing ZBA to issue Special Use Permit

Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea, Inc. v. Uncommon Ground, Inc., USPTO, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (No. 94002021)

Successfully obtained federal regestration for eastern seaboard and gulf coast states

Precisionflow Tech v. CVD Equipment Corp, Federal District Court, Northern District of New York (1:1999cv01536)

Settled

Ceramtec North America v. Gallaher, Index No. 4099-04 (New York State Supreme Court, Albany County 2004)

Vacated ex parte seizure order and obtained stipulation of discontinuance

The Counties Of Ireland, L.L.C. v. Irish Music Corporation, et al., Case No.: 04-CV-0339 (N.D.N.Y. 2004)

Vacated default judgment and settled with client retaining superior trademark rights and domain name rights

Excelsior College v. Frye, 306 F.Supp.2d 226, N.D.N.Y., February 12, 2004 (NO. 1:03-CV-219)

Judgement for client.

Broadcast Music, Inc, et al v. Krissy, Inc., Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York (1:2001cv01073)

Obtained money judgment

Gabriel, et al v. Stratton, Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York (1:2001cv01541)

Favorable settlement.

In re Alban Hills, Inc. in New York State Supreme Court, Fulton County.

Successful dissolution of corporation

James E. Zalewski and Draftics, Ltd. v. T.P. Builders, Inc. et al, Federal District Court, N.D.N.Y., 1:10-cv-876 (Lead Case)

Pending

NewRiver, Inc. v. Newkirk Products, Inc.

Won jury verdict of patent non-infringement and patent invalidity. Won verdict of no breach of contract.

Harvest Technologies v. Cytomedix, Inc., Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts (1:2002cv12077)

Settled

Protein Bar Technologies, LLC v. Standard Candy Company, Inc.

Favorable settlement.

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Education

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Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Clarkson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

State University of New York Small Business Development Center

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2011

Clarkson University

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2010

Copyrights for Photographers by Lee Palmateer

Copyrights for Photographers

2007

Tech Valley Engineering Symposium

Intellectual Property

2007

Introduction to Intellectual Property

Commercialization of Intellectual Property

2007

International Intellectual Property

International Trademarks

2006

An Introduction to Intellectual Property

Copyrights and Trademarks

2002

Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Copyrights

2001

Protection and Commercialization of Intellectual Property for Software

Copyrights, Trade Secrets and Duty of Loyalty

2001

Intellectual Property Law

Commercialization of Intellectual Property

2001

Intellectual Property

Copyrights

2000

New York State Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Trademarks

Publications

2002

The Business Review (Albany) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN JOINT VENTURES

Languages

English

Activity

4

Legal Answers

4

Legal Guides

Legal Guides

Legal Guide

Trade Secrets - An Overview

02 Mar 2011
Legal Guide

Trademarks -- An Overview

01 Mar 2011
Legal Guide

Patents -- An Overview

01 Mar 2011
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