Elliot Z. Chen: Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Overview

Elliot Chen is a Partner in the Litigation Department, specializing in Intellectual Property, Insurance Coverage, and Complex Commercial Litigation. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from Duke Law School.

Elliot’s practice focuses on complex business and corporate litigation, in federal and state courts. He has represented a wide range of clients, from national retailers and technology companies to local businesses and high-net-worth individuals, in a variety of cases involving issues related to trademark, copyright, patent, contract disputes, and other complex business matters. Elliot’s practice also includes trying cases and counseling clients on matters relating to insurance coverage, with a particular focus on the intersection between insurance and complex technical issues.

While in law school, Elliot served as a judicial intern for Special Master Brian H. Corcoran of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He also assisted in preparing an appeal for appropriate post-conviction relief as a member of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic.

Representative Matters

Represented clothing company in trademark dispute against celebrity-endorsed skincare brand.

Advised numerous startups on IP portfolio creation and enforcement, insurance coverage, and strategies for litigation avoidance.

Represented policy holder in insurance coverage dispute involving interpretation of Cyber Liability Policy

Secured summary adjudication in favor of insured in dispute over insurance coverage for underlying litigation involving emotionally-charged claims for intentional torts.

Represented a major footwear company in a design patent infringement lawsuit involving athletic shoes.