Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.

Robert S. Silver
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Villanova University
M.S. Chem. (Biochem.), Boston College
B.S. Chem., Boston College
Chair of Litigation and ANDA Committees

Manny D. Pokotilow
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., American University School of Law
B.S. Engineering, Newark College of Engineering
Examiner in the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Managing Partner

Alan H. Bernstein
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., The George Washington University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Drexel University
Examiner in the United States Patent & Trademark Office
Adjunct professor of patent litigation at Temple University Law School
Adjunct professor of patent law to engineers at Drexel University

James J. Kozuch
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Temple University School of Law
M.B.A., Lehigh University
B.S. Engineering, Cornell University
Licensed Professional Engineer

Bruce J. Chasan
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Boston College Law School
M.A. in Biochemistry, University of Oregon
A.B. in Chemistry, Dartmouth College
Associate Solicitor in the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Mona Gupta
J.D., Rutgers University School of Law at Camden
B.S. Engineering, Drexel University

Michael J. Berkowitz
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Widener University School of Law
B.S. Engineering, Lehigh University

William J. Castillo
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Temple University School of Law
M.A. New York University
B.A. Temple University
Diplôme, the Sorbonne

William C. Youngblood
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Temple University School of Law
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Drexel University

Marc B. Bassler
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., College of William and Mary School of Law
M.S. in Genetics, Clemson University
B.S. in Biochemistry, Virginia Institute of Technology

Joseph Murphy, Ph.D.
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., The George Washington University
Ph.D. in Physiology, University of Virginia
B.S. in Biology, St. Joseph's University
Examiner in the United States Patent & Trademark Office

David Gornish
Registered Patent Attorney
J.D., Temple University School of Law
B.S. Engineering, Drexel University

scope of practice

LITIGATION

• ANDA Litigation
• Hatch-Waxman
• Patent Infringement
• Patent Interference
• Trademark Infringement, Cancellations and Oppositions
• Copyright Infringement
• Unfair Competition
• Trade Secrets
• Trade Dress
• Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
• Appeals
• Antitrust
• Arbitration and Mediation
• Restrictive Covenants
• Expert Witness
• Software and Internet Transactions and Disputes
• Computer and Information Technology
• Domain Name Disputes, Registrations and Assignments

PATENTS

• Patentability and Validity Searches and Opinions
• State of the Art Searches
• Clearance (Right-to-use) Opinions
• Prosecution
• Licensing
• Counseling

TRADEMARKS

• Clearance Searches
• Prosecution
• Registration
• Licensing
• Counseling

COPYRIGHTS

• Registration
• Licensing

INTERNATIONAL

• Patent Applications Through WIPO
• International Trademark Registrations Through Madrid Protocol
• Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Abroad
• European Patents
• European Community Trademarks
• Opposing the Registration of Foreign Patents and Trademarks

IP TRANSACTIONS

• Employment Agreements
• License Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Due Diligence
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Patent, Trademark and Copyright Assignments
• Insurance Coverage Opinions
• Security Interests
• Asset Purchases

REGULATORY

• US FDA Orange Book Patent Listing Opinions