Zachary D. Cohen

A business lawyer providing right-sized, real-world representation

A seasoned business attorney, Zac represents businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals in connection with a broad range of areas or industries, including transactions and disputes related to trademarks, copyrights, e-commerce, advertising, intellectual property rights, data privacy and security, and licensing. His work consists of the representation of clients in a diverse array of contract matters, including drafting and negotiation of contracts for goods and services, master service agreements, statements of work, distribution agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, franchise agreements, entertainment contracts, and the creation of forms tailored to clients’ businesses. He advises clients on matters related to brand management and assists companies in securing trademark registrations in the U.S. and throughout the world, which includes representing them in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also has experience advising clients on issues related to compliance with consumer protection laws, including Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the Federal Trade Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule.

With his IP knowledge, Zac often plays a key role in ThompsonMcMullan’s litigation practice and has handled a wide range of matters in both state and federal courts, including claims involving the right of publicity, ownership of mobile applications and software, and breach of contract. “Doing IP work requires an ability to distill an issue down to its core elements and understand the impact it will have on the client’s business.” His cases have been highlighted in prominent media outlets, including The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Daily Progress, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and CNBC.

As an Employment Law Group practice leader, Zac represents and counsels clients in connection with employment issues surrounding non-competes and other restrictive covenants, misappropriation of trade secrets, wage and hour claims, business conspiracy claims, discrimination and harassment claims, and other business torts. He is regularly called on to draft and negotiate employment agreements for his clients. He also advises employers in compliance with various federal and state laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and the Virginia Wage Payment Act.