CAESAR - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Associate / Philadelphia

With a background in chemistry, biology, and the creative arts, Allison Tramontana (née Allison White) is a registered patent attorney who handles patent matters in the biological, chemical, and medical fields as well as matters relating to copyrights and trademarks. She engages in both prosecution and litigation practice. Prior to joining Caesar Rivise, Ms. Tramontana conducted clinical research focusing on drug interaction-dependent toxicities. She has also received extensive training in the writing discipline and has been published in numerous legal and creative writing publications. A 2020 graduate of Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law, Ms. Tramontana received her undergraduate degree in Nonfiction Writing with minors in Chemistry and Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. At the University of Pittsburgh, she was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society for the Sciences and Liberal Arts. While at Villanova, Ms. Tramontana served as an executive board member of both the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and Intellectual Property Society, was named a Dean's Scholar, and received the award for Best Brief at the 2018 Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition.

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel, Philadelphia

Mr. Stein is a registered patent attorney, whose practice comprises al...View Bio Mr. Stein is a registered patent attorney, whose practice comprises all aspects of intellectual property law, including analyzing, procuring, challenging and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, providing strategic intellectual property counseling services and handling all types of transactional matters (e.g., licensing, joint ventures, engagement of consultants, research agreements, etc.) involving intellectual property on behalf of individuals, small businesses, hospitals, research institutions and multinational corporations. His patent practice encompasses a wide variety of technologies, including those in the electronics, computer, security, communications, Internet, robotics, packaging, plastic wares, medical device and instrumentation fields.

Job Titles:

• Managing Partner
• Managing Partner, Philadelphia

Mr. Tener is a registered patent attorney, whose practice comprises al...View Bio Mr. Tener is a registered patent attorney, whose practice comprises all aspects of intellectual property law, including analyzing, procuring, challenging and enforcing patents, trademarks and copyrights on behalf of individuals, small businesses, research institutions and multinational corporations. Mr. Tener has served as managing partner of the firm since 2012.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• Partner, Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley

Douglas Panzer provides litigation, counseling, portfolio management, ...View Bio Douglas Panzer provides litigation, counseling, portfolio management, prosecution (application / registration processes), and transactional expertise to help clients develop, protect, and enforce their valuable and strategic IP rights. From pre-litigation evaluation to filings with the Supreme Court of the United States, Mr. Panzer has engaged in litigation in all areas of IP (trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets) and in relation to business dealings involving those assets. This has included cases involving microprocessors, pharmaceutical drugs, RFID highway tolling systems, financial instruments, consumer goods, and personal care products. Doug devotes a significant portion of his practice to advising clients on their trademark strategy and managing their portfolios. This presently involves management of clients' trademark registrations in approximately 50 countries through a worldwide network of foreign associates. Doug regularly represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in opposition and cancelation proceedings. His practice also includes drafting, review, negotiation, and counseling relating to licensing and other transactions for the commercialization of intellectual property, representing clients as either the licensor/buyer or the licensee/seller. As a registered patent attorney with the US Patent and Trademark Office Mr. Panzer also advises clients in procuring patents and/or protecting innovation through trade secret protection. Recent industries and technologies have included chemical filtration systems, intelligent robotics, vision systems, artificial intelligence, active shooter security systems, and life sciences.

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel, Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley

Mr. Kozuch litigates intellectual property and commercial matters, and has been lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and hearings in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-compete agreements, breach of contracts, false advertising, and unfair competition. He also counsels clients on intellectual property law, prepares and prosecutes U.S. and international patent applications, and provides opinions on patentability, infringement, and validity. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), and a Licensed Professional Engineer. He served on the Board of Commissioners for Salisbury Township and on the Board of Commissioners for Lehigh County. Mr. Kozuch also served on the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of Lehigh County for nine years and is a Past President of the Association.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Associate / Philadelphia

Leah George is a Pennsylvania-barred attorney engaged in the practice ...View Bio Leah George is a Pennsylvania-barred attorney engaged in the practice of litigation and matters relating to copyrights and trademarks. Prior to joining Caesar Rivise, Ms. George worked as an Assistant District Attorney handling prosecution matters in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Ms. George graduated Cum Laude from Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law in 2021. While at Villanova, Ms. George competed as a member of the National Trial Team and placed as a finalist in the Regional Trial Competition. Prior to law school, Ms. George attended the University of Pittsburgh where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and French.

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel, Philadelphia

Mr. Pokotilow is recognized as one of the leading Intellectual Propert...View Bio Mr. Pokotilow is recognized as one of the leading Intellectual Property lawyers in the country. His practice consists of all aspects of Intellectual Property law, particularly litigation, involving the enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Mr. Pokotilow devotes a substantial portion of his practice to consultation in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and computer matters, and in the registration of trademarks. He has been lead Intellectual Property counsel in numerous landmark cases including Donsco Inc. v. Casper Corp; Apple Computer v. Franklin Computer; and Wawa, Inc. v. HaHa.

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel, Philadelphia

For over 30 years, Mr. Faigus has assisted national and international ...View Bio For over 30 years, Mr. Faigus has assisted national and international companies in protecting their intellectual property. His practice includes the preparation and prosecution of United States and international patent and trademark applications, transactional matters involving intellectual property rights and litigation of intellectual property matters. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is a past member of The Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association. Prior to joining the firm in 1983, Mr. Faigus was Senior Patent Counsel for Scott Paper Company and a former Patent Examiner.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner, Philadelphia

Mr. Cornelison's practice focuses on patent procurement, analysis, l...View Bio Mr. Cornelison's practice focuses on patent procurement, analysis, licensing and enforcement in the electrical, computer, mechanical and communication fields. He advises clients on patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law as they apply to various technologies, including image forming devices, electromagnetic devices, RFID, telecommunications, control systems, E-commerce, software, and medical devices. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cornelison was an examiner in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. From 1985 to 1995, he was a software and electrical engineer specializing in the design, integration and certification of military radar systems, and military command and control systems.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner, Philadelphia

Mr. Slomowitz's practice consists primarily of patent prosecution, i...

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel, Philadelphia

Mr. Cohen is considered a senior statesman in the Intellectual Propert...View Bio Mr. Cohen is considered a senior statesman in the Intellectual Property Bar. He has been lead counsel in over 200 civil actions involving patents, trademarks or copyrights. He has successfully briefed and argued appeals in the Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Eleventh and Federal Circuits. His practice includes all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law, with an emphasis on copyright and trademark law and related counseling, licensing and litigation. A frequent speaker, Mr. Cohen has lectured extensively on patents, trademarks and copyrights in the United States and Canada to both lawyers and business executives. He was selected by Super Lawyers as one of the top 100 lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2011 and 2012 and one of the top 100 lawyers in Philadelphia in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Job Titles:

• Law Society ( Chancellor
• Society ( National Historian ), 1994 - Present