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Dale Cendali P.C.

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Dale Cendali is a leading intellectual property litigator, known for handling high-profile cases and arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. She specializes in copyright, trademark, and trade secrets, and teaches at Harvard Law School.
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Dale Cendali is a highly acclaimed intellectual property litigation attorney, recognized for handling numerous high-profile cases, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her expertise covers a broad range of IP matters, including copyright, trademark, false advertising, patent, Internet law, trade secrets, defamation, privacy, right of publicity, complex contracts, and electronic discovery. She leads Kirkland’s Copyright, Trademark, Internet, and Advertising Practice Group.

In 2023, Dale was inducted into the IAM IP Hall of Fame. She has also been named one of “Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys” by The Hollywood Reporter in 2020 and was selected for the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America “Hall of Fame” in 2019. She was twice recognized as “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer in 2024 and 2018. Dale has consistently been featured among Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation from 2012 to 2023. She has also been recognized for enforcement and litigation by The World Trademark Review in 2017 and 2021, and was named one of Law360’s “Icons of IP” in 2016.

Dale has been repeatedly acknowledged for her outstanding legal skills by Chambers Global and Chambers USA, which describe her as “one of the best lawyers in the country” who combines “intellectual acuity” with a “tough, hard-working attitude.” The Legal 500 U.S. listed her as a “Hall of Fame” attorney for copyright and trademark litigation in 2023, and she has been honored for her work in trade secrets, media and entertainment litigation, and trademark law. Law360 recognized her as one of the “20 Most Influential Women in IP Law,” and IP Stars named her among the “Top 10 Women in IP.”

Dale’s influence extends beyond the courtroom. She is an adjunct professor at Harvard Law School, where she teaches courses on copyright and trademark litigation. She has also been a prolific contributor to the legal profession, having served as Counsel for the International Trademark Association (INTA) and chaired several of its committees. Additionally, Dale has held numerous leadership positions within the ABA’s Intellectual Property Section and various bar associations, further demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of intellectual property law.

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Main Office: 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

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Languages Spoken: English

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property (IP) practice area focuses on the legal protection of creations of the mind, including inventions, artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Attorneys in this field help clients secure and enforce their intellectual property rights through various legal mechanisms, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This practice area encompasses a range of activities, including advising on the registration process, conducting IP audits, negotiating licensing agreements, and litigating infringement cases. IP lawyers play a crucial role in helping businesses and individuals protect their innovations and creative works from unauthorized use, ensuring they can capitalize on their intellectual assets. The goal of this practice area is to promote innovation and creativity while safeguarding the rights of creators and businesses in a competitive marketplace.

Dale Cendali P.C.

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Dale Cendali is a leading intellectual property litigator, known for handling high-profile cases and arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Education:

Harvard Law School, J.D.

Yale University, B.A.

Bar Admission:

New York

Language: English

Contact Dale Cendali P.C.

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Contact Info

Office Address: 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Phone Number: (212) 446-4846

Email Address: dale.cendali@kirkland.com

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