Biography
Barry Cohen focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, unfair competition, business, commercial and contract disputes, trade secret litigation, employment litigation, technology and internet, and IP licensing. He has proudly represented clients across many industries including technology, food and beverage, software, media, retail, footwear and apparel, entertainment, manufacturing and distribution and transportation.
Client Experience
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The world’s largest HR solutions company
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An international public logistics company
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A leading trade organization representing the IP rights of international software companies
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A famous apparel and footwear manufacturer
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A regional wire manufacturer and distributor
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A national food manufacturer
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A renowned national golfing organization
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Branded consumer goods companies
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A public biotech company
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A leading medical publisher
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Multi-generational family businesses
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Multi-state real estate development companies
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Publicly traded Fortune 100 company
Representative Matters
- Represented a family office in connection with its $3 million investment in a direct indexing financial services company.
- Represented a network of veterinary hospitals in connection with the purchase of seven veterinary hospitals for approximately $20.5 million and the related $17 million acquisition financing.
Personal Insights
My Greatest Strengths
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Developing a litigation strategy that maximizes our clients' goals with a detailed understanding of their business.
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Quickly understanding and then solving our clients' litigation problems.
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Maximizing our clients' litigation positions to achieve their short and long-term goals.
I WANT YOU TO KNOW
- I have been appointed Vice Chair of the Trademark Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL), 2024-2025.
- I have been appointed Chair of the Trademark Legislation Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL), 2024-2025.
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I have been ranked by Chambers & Partners as a leading Intellectual Property attorney.
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I am ranked AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
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I am recognized by the World Trademark Review WTR1000 for enforcement and litigation.
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I am recognized by Best Lawyers.
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I have been selected by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2009, and in 2012 was a Top 100 Attorney in Pennsylvania.
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I have been called upon by CNBC to provide commentary on cutting-edge IP issues.
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I am a Fellow of the Temple University Academy of Advocacy.
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I am a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
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I serve as an Arbitrator in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Court
WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY ME
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While I can’t believe my twins are already juniors in college, I try to swim and run in hopes of reversing time.
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I have a “little brother” from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Philadelphia, who is a West Point graduate and a current Major with U.S. Army Rangers.
Focus
Practice Focus
- Intellectual Property Litigation
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Unfair Competition
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Business, Commercial & Contract Disputes
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Trade Secret Litigation
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Commercial Litigation
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Employment Litigation
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Technology & Internet
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IP Licensing
INDUSTRIES
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Technology
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Food & beverage
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Software
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Media
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Retail
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Footwear & apparel
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Entertainment
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Manufacturing & distribution
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Transportation
News
News
Publications
Speaking Engagements
Community & Professional
Community & Professional
International Trademark Association (INTA)
- High-Performing Committee Member, Honoree
- Law Firm Committee, Vice-Chair
- Law Firm Management Subcommittee, Chair
- Leadership Development Committee
- Enforcement Committee
- Leadership Meeting, Past Co-Chair
American Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section (ABA-IPL)
- Appointed Chair of the Trademark Legislation Committee, 2024-2025
- Vice Chair, 2023-2024
- Vice Co-Chair, 2021-2022
- Appointed Vice Chair of the Trademark Litigation Committee, 2023-2026
- Vice Chair, 2023-2026
- Vice Co-Chair, 2021-2022
- Past Chair, Trial and Appellate Rules Committee
- Past Chair, Trade Secrets Committee
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
Temple University Academy of Advocacy, Fellow
PA Bar Institute, Intellectual Property Law Institute, Co-Chair
AIPPI World IP Congress (Boston 2008) – Member, Host Committee
Pennsylvania Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section, Past Chair
Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Intellectual Property Advisory Committee, Member
Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Intellectual Property Committee, Past Chair
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Philadelphia, Past Board Member
Temple Inn of Court, Past Barrister
Practice Areas
Education
J.D., Temple University School of Law, 1993
B.A., Economics & History, Emory University, 1990
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
Honors
International Trademark Association (INTA), 2023
- High-Performing Committee Member
Best Lawyers, 2021-Present
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Chambers USA Guide, Notable Practitioner, Intellectual Property, 2025–Present
Legal 500 Elite, Intellectual Property, 2025 - Present
World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR), 2023-Present
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2009-Present
- Intellectual Property
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2018, 2024, 2025
- Enforcement and Litigation - Bronze
CNBC Commentary, Cutting-edge IP
