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Alissa N. Shapiro

Alissa N. Shapiro has been Of Counsel to Paris Ackerman LLP since 2013. Alissa concentrates her practice on intellectual property, franchising, and licensing. Alissa primarily represents established franchise companies and start-up ventures seeking to expand their businesses through franchising, licensing and distribution. She advises her clients on complex issues relating to franchise law, intellectual property and other commercial matters.

Alissa’s franchise practice includes the representation of franchisors and master franchisees in various matters, including the preparation of franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements, state registrations, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Alissa also has significant experience in preparing complex commercial contracts including license agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, operating agreements, lease agreements and assignments, asset purchase.

In addition, Alissa has an extensive background in intellectual property law, advising many national and multi-national companies on intellectual property acquisitions and enforcement matters. Alissa has overseen trademark portfolio management and trademark enforcement programs for luxury good designers including Salvatore Ferragamo, Emanuel Ungaro and Etienne Aigner, as well as nationally recognized corporations in consumer products, hospitality and retail industries.

In addition to her transactional practice, Alissa litigates disputes arising in franchise in relationships in state and federal courts. To that end, Alissa represents franchisors and franchisees in disputes arising from issues such as abandonment, non-compete provisions, non-payment of royalty fees, trademark infringement, unlawful financial performance representations, encroachment, standards compliance, vendor rebates and wrongful termination. Alissa also litigates general commercial matters including partnership and shareholder disputes.

Prior to joining Paris Ackerman LLP, Alissa’s experience included working as an associate at Miami-based franchise firm Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A.

Alissa earned her J.D. degree at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in intellectual property also from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Alissa received her undergraduate degree from the George Washington University. Alissa is currently licensed to practice law in New York and Florida and is admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York and Southern District of Florida.

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Practice Areas

  • Business Transactions
  • Franchise Law
  • Intellectual Property

 

Education

  • The George Washington University, B.A. Political Communication
  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, LL.M. (Intellectual Property)

 

Admissions

  • The State of New York
  • The State of Florida
  • The Eastern District of New York
  • The Southern District of New York
  • The Southern District of Florida

 

Contact

Alissa N. Shapiro
O: 973.617.4733
E: [email protected]

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New Jersey Office

120 Eagle Rock Ave.
Suite 315
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973.228.6667

New York Office

320 West 37th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212.354.0030

Massachusetts Office

1 Pine Hill Drive
Suite 501
Quincy, MA 02169
617.634.2021

Philadelphia Office

1635 Market Street
7 Penn Center, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.970.4369

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