Atty. David Blasband

Atty. David Blasband

Prior to joining McLaughlin & Stern in 2001, David Blasband had been a member of Deutsch Klagsbrun & Blasband and its predecessor, with whom he practiced law since 1963. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

New York New York 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About David Blasband at a glance

David Blasband is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1959), New York (1962), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.B., 1958) and Cornell University (A.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Copyright Committee, 1989-1992) Committee on Lectures and Continuing Legal Education (1992-1996) American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Prior to joining McLaughlin & Stern in 2001, David Blasband had been a member of Deutsch Klagsbrun & Blasband and its predecessor, with whom he practiced law since 1963
  • He is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Mr. Blasband specializes in civil litigation including intellectual property, copyright, trademark, publishing, entertainment law and First Amendment issues
  • He has successfully litigated major lawsuits in those fields, representing the prevailing parties in leading cases
  • Mr. Blasband has also litigated employment discrimination, antitrust and commercial cases, and prevailed on behalf of members of the New York State Board of Regents, whom he represented in the Buffalo, New York, school desegregation case, Arthur v
  • Nyquist, 573 F.2d 134 (2d Cir. 1978)
  • He is a member of the board of directors of the Trisha Brown Dance Company
  • He has lectured on copyright law at the Cardozo School of Law and New York Law School
  • He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • Mr. Blasband resides in New York City with his wife, Francie Alexander

Practice Areas Explained

David Blasband's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Blasband handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David Blasband's law office located?
David Blasband's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Blasband handle?
David Blasband focuses on ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Blasband practiced law?
David Blasband has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did David Blasband go to law school?
David Blasband earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (A.B., 1955).
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What awards or recognition has David Blasband received?
David Blasband's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1958
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1959
New York
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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