A partner at national law firm BCLP, Erik W. Kahn has served clients across industries including software, telecommunications, financial services, consumer brands, healthcare, aviation, entertainment, publishing, and fashion. He has extensive experience in complex technology transactions and intellectual property protection, advising on: all aspects of technology development, acquisition, licensing, and transfer; global brand protection and enforcement strategies; content and brand licensing; intellectual property in corporate transactions; and audits of intellectual property portfolios. His practice also includes litigation involving trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, domain name disputes, licensing conflicts, and defamation.
Erik’s expertise in his field is widely recognized. World Trademark Review has recommended him in New York since 2018 for his skill in managing complex technology transactions and intellectual property litigation. He is also listed in Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers, reflecting his strong reputation among peers and clients alike. A leader within his firm, Erik previously served on its executive committee and led the global Intellectual Property practice group. He has represented a wide range of clients across the country.
His civic engagement includes serving on the board of directors for organizations that include Public Health Solutions and Pibolous Dance Theater, and he is a Corporate Partner for the Partnership for New York City.
He is admitted to practice in New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the Second and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Erik earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
