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01.05.17

The Defend Trade Secrets Act: An Overview

Corporate Disputes Magazine interviewed Manatt’s Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice, and Rebecca Torrey, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, for a roundtable discussion of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), which was signed ...


09.12.16

Cooke, De la Cruz and Seiling Among L.A.’s “Most Influential Lawyers”

In a supplement published on September 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Manatt partners Michelle Cooke, Victor De la Cruz and Brad Seiling among the city’s most influential minority lawyers. They are three of only 40 lawyers to be recognized.


08.17.16

Cooke, Mikulka Among Top CA Intellectual Property Attorneys

The Daily Journal has named Manatt’s Michelle Cooke and Yuri Mikulka, partners in the firm’s intellectual property practice, as two of the top intellectual property attorneys in California for 2016. Each year, the “Top Intellectual Property Attorneys” list features ...


05.27.16

Manatt Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2016

Manatt has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm by Chambers USA. The rankings highlight ten practices and 25 lawyers in the 2016 list of America’s leading lawyers for business, in addition to being recognized as a noted firm in the areas of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance ...


03.17.16

Chambers Global Ranks Cooke for IP Law

Manatt's Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm's Intellectual Property practice, has been named amongst the top Intellectual Property attorneys by Chambers Global. Cooke is ranked in Band 3 for Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - USA in its 2016 list of the best ...


11.02.15

The Art of Trademark Enforcement

IPPro The Internet interviewed Manatt's Michelle Cooke, a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property practice, for a special Q&A-style article on the art of trademark enforcement.When asked how brands can stop trademark infringement, Cooke replied:"One of the best ways to stop ...


05.19.15

Chambers USA Recognizes Manatt Practices in 2015 Guide

Manatt announced today that Chambers USA has named 11 practices and 26 firm lawyers among its 2015 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States.Each year since 1990, Chambers USA has identified and ranked law firms and lawyers on several factors and considerations investigated by ...


04.22.15

Manatt Partners Recognized by Daily Journal as Leading California IP Lawyers

In its April 22, 2015, edition, the Daily Journal recognized Manatt's Michelle Cooke and Mark Lee, partners in the firm's Intellectual Property practice, as top IP lawyers in California for 2015. Cooke is one of only 25 portfolio managers and patent prosecutors, and Lee is one of only 75 ...


10.20.14

Manatt Expands Intellectual Property Practice with Addition of Top Trademark Lawyer

Manatt announced that Michelle A. Cooke has joined the Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property group.