Ryan Klarberg, Neighbor

Ryan Klarberg is an associate in Pryor Cashman’s Intellectual Property, Media + Entertainment, Digital Media and Litigation Groups. He litigates a wide range of intellectual property actions involving copyright, trademark, trade secrets, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), publicity and privacy rights and licensing disputes.

Ryan also handles general commercial litigation matters and advises clients on compliance issues within the digital space.

Representative Experience

Ryan’s clients rely on his tireless advocacy and incisive counsel to overcome complex business and legal challenges. He has been instrumental in numerous successful representations, including:

A major trademark victory before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on behalf of Honda against an applicant seeking to register a mark that was confusingly similar to Honda's;

Obtaining dismissal of a trademark infringement suit brought against Kanye West in connection with a film entitled “Loisaidas";

Prevailing before the TTAB on behalf of Stefani Germanotta, p/k/a Lady Gaga, against an applicant seeking to register the mark GAGA JEANS;

Another significant win on behalf of Kanye West in a trademark infringement suit which prevented the developers of the COINYE WEST cryptocurrency from using his name and likeness;

Helping to recover multiple domain names that incorporated clients' trademarks (including Lady Gaga and Wiz Khalifa's) in proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

A Trusted Resource for Developments in IP Law

Always watchful of changes in the law that could impact the value or security of his clients’ intellectual property, Ryan is adept both at identifying new business opportunities and anticipating and avoiding potential threats to their assets. He has significant experience defending against piracy and enforcing IP rights overseas, enabling clients to maintain the high standards of quality and authenticity their brands need to thrive.

Before becoming a lawyer, Ryan held positions in the music and wealth management sectors where he worked to resolve the business and financial challenges faced by well-known artists and large companies. He leverages this knowledge in his legal practice to offer clients practical counsel on matters ranging from IP monetization to compliance.

Professional Achievements

Ryan has been named a “Rising Star” in the area of intellectual property litigation by Super Lawyers.