Atty. Christopher J. Robinson

Atty. Christopher J. Robinson

“Clients find that my experience in the art world gives me a unique insight for my work in art law and intellectual property.” Chris practices art law and intellectual property law, in addition to serving clients requiring general commercial litigation. A former art dealer, he brings a practical knowledge of the art world to his practice of art law.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Christopher J. Robinson is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Rottenberg Lipman Rich, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), US District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and US District Court, Eastern District of New York (2005). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Oriel College, Oxford University (B.A. Oriel, 1979). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • “Clients find that my experience in the art world gives me a unique insight for my work in art law and intellectual property.” Chris practices art law and intellectual property law, in addition to serving clients requiring general commercial litigation
  • A former art dealer, he brings a practical knowledge of the art world to his practice of art law
  • His clients for both litigation and transactional matters include dealers, artists, art advisors, museums, auction houses, appraisers, art foundations, collectors, restorers, developers and publishers
  • He is outside legal counsel to the Private Art Dealers Association and the New Art Dealers Alliance, and he has spoken widely on art issues, in particular on stolen art, consignment fraud, forgeries, copyright and moral rights, public art, dealer transactions, and artists’ rights
  • Chris also has extensive experience in copyright licensing and litigation, and gray-market goods enforcement and litigation
  • His practice includes trademark, unfair competition and false advertising, as well as libel defense and the First Amendment
  • He also represents clients with respect to privacy law and compliance with sanctions regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  • Chris earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law where he was Editor in Chief of Law Review
  • He pursued post-graduate work in Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London and has a B.A. and M.A. from Oriel College, Oxford University

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Intellectual Property

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Where is Christopher J. Robinson's law office located?
Christopher J. Robinson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Rottenberg Lipman Rich, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Robinson handle?
Christopher J. Robinson focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher J. Robinson practiced law?
Christopher J. Robinson has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
What languages does Christopher J. Robinson speak?
Christopher J. Robinson provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Christopher J. Robinson go to law school?
Christopher J. Robinson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Oriel, 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Oriel
Oriel College, Oxford University
- 1979

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
US District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
US District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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