MKW LLP is now part of Maschoff Brennan

Mauriel Kapouytian Woods has completed our merger with Maschoff Brennan, effective January 1, 2024. The formal name of this new intellectual property and technology law firm is Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel (dba Maschoff Brennan). We invite our clients and friends to learn more about our expanded capabilities and the strategic opportunities provided by our new firm.

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Lana Akopyan appears as guest expert on “Speak Up!” on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network
February 3, 2019

Lana Akopyan spoke with host Sandra Schulte on “Speak Up!” regarding Intellectual Property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, how to protect them, and practical tips.  Manhattan Neighborhood Network is a public access cable network that broadcasts programming on five public-access cable TV stations in Manhattan, New York City.

Sherman Kahn and Serge Krimnus recognized again by Super Lawyers Magazine 2018
October 1, 2018

For the sixth straight year, Sherman Kahn has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a leading lawyer in intellectual property litigation. Read more about Sherman here. Serge Krimnus was also named, for the fifth straight year, as a rising star in the intellectual property area. 

Sherman Kahn, Hui Liu and Serge Krimnus recognized again by Super Lawyers Magazine 2017
November 17, 2017

For the fifth straight year, Sherman Kahn has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a leading lawyer in intellectual property litigation. Read more about Sherman here. Hui Liu and Serge Krimnus are also named, for the fourth straight year, as a rising star in the intellectual property area.

MKW’s website gets a makeover.
March 2, 2017

Jason Crotty Joins MKW
January 31, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Jason Crotty, an experienced patent and technology litigator has joined the firm’s litigation department.  Before joining MKW, Jason was a litigation partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP.  Jason can be reached at jcrotty@mkwllp.com or 415-969-6918.

New San Francisco Office
October 1, 2016

MKW has moved into a new office in San Francisco! Our new address is

Mauriel Kapouytian Woods LLP
275 Battery St., Suite 480
San Francisco, CA 94111

We look forward to seeing you at our new space.

Sherman Kahn and Hui Liu recognized again by Super Lawyers Magazine 2015
October 1, 2015

For the third straight year, Sherman Kahn has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a leading lawyer in intellectual property litigation. Read more about Sherman here. Hui Liu is also named, for the second straight year, as a rising star in intellectual property litigation. 

David Steiner joins MKW
September 8, 2015

David Steiner has joined MKW in New York. David’s practice focuses on drafting and negotiating agreements involving technology and intellectual property and advising clients with respect to trademark and copyright matters. 

Jason Bartlett Joins MKW in California
May 1, 2015

An experienced patent litigator, Jason has a strong background in technology litigation and arbitration and provides further strength to MKW’s litigation group. (click to read more about Jason)

Hui Liu joins MKW in New York
October 20, 2014

We are pleased to welcome Hui Liu. An experienced patent litigator and an accomplished scientist, Hui brings a broad range of technical and legal expertise to the MKW team. Super Lawyers Magazine named Hui to its 2014 New York-Metro Rising Stars List for Intellectual Property Litigation. 

Sherman Kahn again named a leading lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine
October 1, 2014

In October, Super Lawyers Magazine issued its 2014 list naming MKW attorney Sherman Kahn as a leading lawyer in intellectual property litigation. This is the second time that Sherman has made Super Lawyers Magazine’s prestigious list. (click to read more about Sherman)

Veteran Silicon Valley IP litigator joins MKW in California
August 11, 2014

We are pleased to welcome Marc Pernick. Marc brings to MKW over 20 years of experience handling all phases of high-stakes patent litigation and other IP disputes. (click to read more about Marc)

Sherman Kahn begins term as Chair of NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section
June 1, 2014

Sherman Kahn became chair of the New York State Bar Dispute Resolution Section, a statewide organization of arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution specialists with over 1500 members. (click to read more about Sherman)

Andrew Noble joins MKW as Of Counsel in New York
May 19, 2014

We are pleased to welcome Andrew Noble. Andrew brings a wide range of experience to MKW in patent prosecution, patent litigation, and technology transactions. (click to read more about Andrew)