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An aggressive litigator and experienced trial lawyer known for his unique combination of legal and scientific knowledge, Paul’s clients value his creative problem solving, comprehensive analysis, and consistent track record of success.

Focused on patent, trademark, and commercial disputes, Paul helps clients protect their IP assets, including their trade secrets, brand recognition, and patentable technologies. Working closely with clients of all sizes and from all over the globe, Paul tailors his advice and develops strategies to fit his clients’ immediate business goals while positioning them for long-term success.

Recently, Paul litigated a case involving a trademark dispute in the toy industry. He helped the client successfully navigate the depositions, minimizing the harmful evidence and damaging testimony that the plaintiff was able to obtain, in order to put the client in the best possible position to settle the case after discovery closed. Similarly, Paul helped a client to develop a strong defense in another recent trademark dispute, working with an expert that he found to prepare several liability and damages expert reports. One expert report included a confusion survey and analysis thereof to show that the relevant consumers would not be confused by defendant’s products and packaging. Another report included a conjoint analysis—a complex economic analysis not typically used in trademark cases—to support a novel theory that any alleged infringement by the defendant resulted in no actual damages.

Though clients are often best served by a timely and cost-effective settlement or resolution, Paul prepares every case and litigates every dispute as if it will go to trial. Drawing upon his extensive business and IP litigation experience—from contract, property, and product liability disputes to all manner of patent and trademark actions—he understands how relentlessly driving a case toward trial often creates the opportunity to obtain the best results for his clients.

In a recent case, Paul successfully had all claims against his client dismissed on the basis of the claims being duplicative of those pending in another litigation. This success allowed the client to completely avoid conducting discovery in the case, including the corresponding costs and frustrations of producing documents and sitting for depositions.

Prior to law school, Paul taught science in Qatar for two years. He received his J.D. cum laude from Brooklyn Law School and was awarded a B.A. in Astrophysics and Economics from Williams College.