Timothy Cahn focuses his practice on litigation and corporate counseling, with an emphasis on advising companies with significant brands to develop strategies to combat infringement, unauthorized distribution of their branded products, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation and similar problems.  Mr. Cahn is experienced in developing and implementing comprehensive intellectual property enforcement and anti-piracy programs for major consumer brands.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cahn was a partner at a California-based litigation boutique. He has authored articles and delivered presentations pertaining to intellectual property topics, including the intersection of Internet law and counterfeiting activities. 

In 2011, the Minority Bar Coalition of the Greater Bay Area honored Mr. Cahn with its Unity Award.

Professional & Community Activities

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, Member

California Bar Association, Member

Bar Association of San Francisco, Member

International Anticounterfeiting Coalition, Member

Education

  • Harvard Law School, J.D. (1990)
    Harvard Human Rights Journal, Editor, cum laude
  • Westminster College, B.A., Sociology (1984)
    summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • California (1992)

Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Who We Are

Eighth Floor, Two Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA, 94111
USA
t +1 415.273.7533
f +1 415.723.7172

Timothy R. Cahn

Experience Highlights

Implemented program to stop unauthorized online distribution of Dr. Marten's products
Designed and implemented program to stop unauthorized online distribution of company’s branded products. more
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Divineo
Served as co-counsel in representing Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. in a copyright infringement action. The defendants had violated more
Program leader for Apple, Inc.'s online applications
Oversee program to combat online distribution of pirated software applications for the iPhone®, iPhone Touch®, and iPad® devices. more
Neoris de México S.A. de C.V. v. ARIBA Incorporated
Successfully litigated Neoris de México S.A. de C.V. claims arising out of a $20 million purchase of online e-procurement software licenses. more