Patrick Doerr LLP Welcomes Renowned Intellectual Property Litigator Andrew Berger

Veteran IP attorney brings over thirty years of copyright and trademark expertise, a decade of teaching at Cornell Law School, and a track record representing creators and institutions in complex intellectual property disputes that will strengthen  the firm's growing intellectual property practice.

Patrick Doerr LLP is proud to announce that Andrew Berger has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel. Andrew brings deep expertise in copyright and trademark protection and disputes, a record of significant victories for rights holders, and a longstanding commitment to advancing the field of intellectual property law making him a valuable addition to our expanding IP practice.

Andrew's client roster reflects the breadth of his IP practice. He has represented writers, photographers, illustrators, designers, artists, an Academy Award-winning documentarian, and public relations agencies. His experience extends to significant institutional matters, having advised the Government of Ecuador, and the Women's Tennis  Association.

Firm Leadership on Andrew's Arriv

“Andrew Berger is exactly the kind of practitioner that Patrick Doerr LLP was built for. His contributions to intellectual property law span the courtroom, the classroom, and the broader legal community in ways that few attorneys can match. For more than thirty years, he has been at the forefront of copyright and trademark litigation, shaping how these disciplines evolve in practice and in thought. We are thrilled to have someone of his stature join our team, and we know the caliber of work he will bring to our clients will be exceptional.”

— Michael Patrick, co-Managing Partner, Patrick Doerr LLP

“We built Patrick Doerr LLP to be a different kind of law firm—one that moves at the pace of culture, embraces creativity, and attracts lawyers who are genuinely passionate about their work. Andrew embodies all of that. His dedication to IP law goes well beyond his litigation practice: he teaches it, mediates it, writes about it, speaks on it, and has led some of the field’s most important organizations. His experience is extraordinary, and the excitement he brings to this next chapter is contagious. We couldn’t be more proud to welcome him to the firm.”

— Mark Doerr, co-Managing Partner, Patrick Doerr LLP

About Andrew Berger

Andrew Berger is a leading intellectual property litigator whose practice centers on copyright and trademark protection and disputes. He  has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation for 14 consecutive years and has built a practice that spans litigation, teaching, mediation, and public engagement.

Teaching: For more than a decade, Andrew has served as an adjunct professor at Cornell Law School, where he teaches a copyright litigation seminar. He describes his students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for IP law as a source of ongoing inspiration for his own practice.

Mediation: For over thirty years, Andrew has served as a mediator in the Southern District of New York, handling copyright and trademark matters. Observing skilled IP counsel advocate in mediation settings has continuously informed and strengthened his approach to conflict resolution.

Speaking: Andrew is a sought-after speaker and debater on AI and IP developments before bar associations, law schools, IP organizations, and on podcasts.

Leadership: Andrew co-founded and served as the inaugural president of the Intellectual Property Institute, a subgroup of the Litigation Counsel  of America—a trial lawyer honorary society.

Membership: Andrew served for many years as a trustee and member of the executive committee of the Copyright Society, and remains active in the ABA Litigation Section and the International Trademark Association.

Writing: Andrew writes regularly on trends and developments in copyright and trademark law—including their intersection with artificial intelligence—on LinkedIn and on his blog, IP in BRIEF.

Andrew graduated from Cornell University and Cornell Law School, where he served as president of the Cornell Law School Alumni Association.