James E. Rosini

James E. Rosini

James E. Rosini is the head of Kenyon & Kenyon LLP’s Trademark, Copyright and Design Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. With more than 30 years’ experience handling litigation and counseling matters concerning all aspects of intellectual property, he focuses his practice on patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law. He also handles related advertising, entertainment, publishing, music, computer, internet, domain name and right of publicity issues. His sophisticated approach to counseling intellectual property owners on the scope and validity of their properties has earned him praise from sources such as Managing Intellectual Property, which nominated him as one of the top five intellectual property attorneys in the country and selected his practice group as the number one practice group of its kind in the United States. The Legal 500 US has recently named Mr. Rosini as one of the top seven trademark litigators in the United States. 

Mr. Rosini’s reputation for success is fueled by the discernment and skill that he uses to craft large scale strategies that align with his client’s business goals. In speaking with The Legal 500, his clients described him as “’one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with’” and “’a strategic, and pragmatic problem solver, whilst being both creative and responsive as an attorney, one who takes action when needed.’”

That intellectual agility, coupled with years of experience, help Mr. Rosini act as a go-to resource for his clients. He has specific expertise advising leading companies whose present circumstances require rebranding on an emergency basis. Equally valuable in the courtroom, Mr. Rosini has handled many high-profile cases for Fortune 50 companies with great success. He has also offered expertise in mediation, formulated creative solutions to avoid litigation, and advised clients on intellectual property issues involved in mergers and acquisitions. He also co-chairs Kenyon’s Game Law Practice Group, which earned the firm a ranking from Interactive Age as one of the top five game law firms.

Mr. Rosini's clients include the world’s largest retailer, one of the world’s largest software companies, hard copy and on-line publishers, the world’s largest insurance company, the world's largest electronic game company, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, the author of the world’s best selling book, the most famous environmental and ocean conservation society in the world, the world’s largest advertising company, the world’s largest athletic shoe retailer and distributor, well-known hedge funds, one of the world's largest banks, as well as manufacturers of everything from coffee to amusement park rides.

In recognition of his intellectual property expertise, leading publications such as Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Brandweek have quoted and featured Mr. Rosini in articles pertaining to trademark, copyright and intellectual property law. Avenue Magazine has recognized Mr. Rosini as being among the Legal Elite. Additionally, Mr. Rosini is regularly invited to contribute articles to the World Copyright Law Report, and he has authored and co-authored many articles in the intellectual property field covering such topics as halting trademark and copyright piracy, European trademark law, copyright protection for computer software, trends in US trademark law and international intellectual property treaties for publications including the New York Law Journal and the Licensing Journal.

Mr. Rosini is also a frequent speaker on trademark, copyright, the internet, and branding issues. He has been both moderator and speaker for the New York New Media Association's Intellectual Property Seminar Series for Information Technology Companies. As an adjunct professor at New York Law School, he has taught courses and seminars on different aspects of intellectual property law.

Having built a profile as a leader within the legal community, Mr. Rosini is actively involved in, and performs pro bono work on behalf of, charitable organizations such as Renovation House and the All Stars Project. He is also a member of many bar associations’ sections and committees on intellectual property and entertainment law, including the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, the New York County Lawyer’s Association, the U.S. Copyright Society, and the International Trademark Association.

Mr. Rosini has been recognized as a leading lawyer in his practice area by the following independent legal referral guides and publications: 

• New York Super Lawyers 
• Managing Intellectual Property
• The Legal 500
• World Trademark Review
• Who's Who in American Law
• The International Who's Who of Professionals
• The Guide to the World’s Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners
• The Honors Edition of Madison's Who's Who
• Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals Throughout the World

He is ranked as a New York Super Lawyer and has been selected as one of the top attorneys in the nation by the Legal News portal. He has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest professional rating awarded by the publication. He has also received the highest possible rating of 10 out of 10 by Avvo, the world's largest legal directory.