Katherine M. Lieb is a Member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. With more than two decades of experience, she counsels domestic and international clients in high-stakes intellectual property matters. Ms. Lieb handles a broad range of intellectual property litigation, including copyright, trademark, and patent infringement actions, as well as complex contractual disputes involving intellectual property licensing and technology agreements. Her practice spans diverse industries, including consumer electronics, fashion and apparel, life sciences, and other technology-driven fields. Ms. Lieb is a member of The Copyright Society.

In addition to her intellectual property practice, Ms. Lieb has significant experience in sophisticated commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on federal court practice. Her commercial litigation experience includes class actions, real estate disputes, and complex business litigation. She has litigated cases through trial and handled appeals in state and federal courts.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Lieb served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph E. Irenas of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She earned her law degree from Washington University School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the Washington University Journal of Law and Policy.

Practices

  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Litigation

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Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

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Rankings and Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in:
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America* 2025, Commercial Litigation
  • New York Metro Super Lawyers®* "Rising Stars" 2014-2015, Business Litigation, IP Litigation

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Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association

  • Member, The Copyright Society

  • Member, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association


Education

  • J.D., Washington University School of Law
  • B.A., The College of William and Mary (cum laude )

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey