Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentilk LLP, commonly referred to as Lerner David, is an intellectual property boutique law firm with offices in the United States and China. It specializes in intellectual property (IP) disciplines including, among them, patents, trademarks, copyrights, Internet law and trade secrets. Founded in 1969, the firm provides legal advice to clients on intellectual property litigation, patent procurement, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and asset management issues. History In 1969, Larry Lerner, Sid David and Joe Littenberg founded the original law firm in Newark, New Jersey. The firm moved from Newark to Westfield, New Jersey in 1973. In October 2019, the firm moved its main office to Cranford, New Jersey. Originally named Lerner, David & Littenberg, the firm later became Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentilk. In 2010, Lerner David opened offices in Guangzhou, China. The firm was the first American intellectual property law firm located in the Pearl River Delta. Licensed by the Chinese Ministry of Justice, the firm's Guangzhou office counsels Asian companies and law firms on intellectual property matters in the United States, and American companies on intellectual property matters in China. Awards The firm is listed by “Super Lawyers” magazine and “Chambers and Partners” as a top IP law firm in New Jersey. In 2011, the firm's partner William L. Mentlik was named as “Newark Best Lawyers Litigation – Patent Lawyer of the Year” and Charles P. Kennedy, a partner at the firm was named “Newark Best Lawyers Litigation – Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year.” Notable Cases Lerner David represented Gordon Gould in establishing the validity of his patented inventions. Gould is best known for his thirty-year fight with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to obtain patents for his laser and related technologies. In subsequent court cases, the firm won victories for Gould in enforcing his patent rights against laser manufactures. Practice Areas Litigation Licensing Merger and Acquisition Due Diligence Clearance Opinions and Patent Studies ANDA, Biosimilar and New Drug Advice Patent Procurement in the U.S. International Patent Procurement Patent Reexamination, Reissue and Opposition Risk Management IP Asset and Portfolio Management Copyrights Trademark and Trade Dress Procurement in the U.S. International Trademark Procurement Trade Secrets Internet Law ITC Litigation References Intellectual property law firms Law firms established in 1969 1969 establishments in New Jersey