Lisa A. Ferrari

Co-Chair, Copyright Practice

Lisa is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, practicing out of the firm’s New York office. Lisa joined Cozen O'Connor in 2011 after previously practicing intellectual property law at Cohen, Pontani, Lieberman & Pavane LLP in New York.

Lisa litigates trademark, copyright, and patent infringement actions in U.S. federal courts. In addition to her litigation practice, Lisa maintains an active trademark protection and enforcement practice, advising clients in a variety of fields including art, apparel, hospitality, food and beverage products, jewelry and accessories, dentistry, housewares, and electronics. Lisa also prosecutes trademark applications, represents clients in trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and handles matters relating to copyright registration and enforcement.

In addition, Lisa has drafted agreements and negotiated settlements in areas involving licensing, royalties, assignments, liens, trademark co-existence, comparative advertising, and the seizure of counterfeit goods. Lisa also regularly assists clients in filing takedown notices under the DMCA, and addressing issues arising from the sales online of NFTs and gray market and counterfeit goods.

Lisa obtained a B.A. from Brown University in 1986 and a J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1990.

Experience

News

Can IP Help Design Fashion’s Green Revival?

March 11, 2024

Lisa Ferrari was quoted in a World IP Review article exploring how IP can play a crucial role in the fashion industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices and innovation.

Cozen O’Connor Serves as U.S. Counsel to Cogne Acciai Speciali SpA on Definitive Agreement to Acquire Capital Stock of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes GmbH

March 05, 2024

Mannesmann has operations and operating plants throughout the United States as well as in Germany, France, and Italy. The transaction is valued at €135 million.

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review 2024

February 06, 2024

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000. Amy Divino, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Lisa Ferrari, Shane Hardy, Ashley Kessler, Lorraine Linford, Camille Miller, Melanie Miller, Brigeeta Richdale, and Edward Weisz were named to the World Trademark Review 1000 list.

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review 2023

February 22, 2023

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

A Stitch in Time: Untangling H&M V Unicolors

March 17, 2022

Lisa Ferrari spoke with World Intellectual Property Review about a dispute from five years ago over a geometric design pattern that wove a tapestry of misaligned judgments throughout the U.S. courts, even prompting an intervention by the U.S. government.

Intellectual Property Department Recognized by World Trademark Review 2022

March 10, 2022

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

Wizards and Demons: Does a Copyright Claim Spell Trouble for Card Gamers?

September 20, 2021

Lisa Ferrari spoke with World Intellectual Property Review about a problematic copyright grant that has upset players of the card game, Magic: the Gathering.

Intellectual Property Department Recognized by World Trademark Review 2021

April 15, 2021

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

Publications

NFTs & Copyright Issues in the EU and U.S. [European American Chamber of Commerce New York]

February 16, 2023

Lisa Ferrari authored an article on the different copyright issues facing NFTs.

IP Maintenance Payments for Russian Rights

May 12, 2022

This May, OFAC issued a new General License authorizing certain transactions related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights otherwise prohibited by sanctions.

Education

  • New York University School of Law, J.D., 1990
  • Brown University, B.A., 1986

Awards & Honors

World Trademark Review 1000, 2021-2024

  • New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court -- Western District of Wisconsin
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • The New York Intellectual Property Law Association