Stephen Coates is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with more than 20 years of experience handling a variety of legal issues related to intellectual property, advertising, marketing, social media, technology, domain names, data protection, privacy, and Internet governance. Coates obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the prestigious Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College.

Coates founded his own law firm, Coates IP, and previously held key positions with companies such as Amazon and Twitter, where he served as Senior Counsel - Trademarks, Domain Names, and Associate Director of Trademarks, Domain Names, and Marketing, respectively. He has also worked as a Corporate Counsel and Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and as a Law Clerk at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. Additionally, Coates gained valuable experience as an Appellate Extern at New York City Law Department and as a Senior Paralegal at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP and Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu.

Coates' expertise in intellectual property law has made him one of the most respected lawyers in the field. He is well known for his ability to advise clients on complex legal issues involving intellectual property, advertising, and marketing. Coates IP offers a full range of legal services related to intellectual property, including trademark and patent prosecution, clearance, litigation, and counseling services.

Overall, Stephen Coates' experience, expertise, and dedication to providing top-notch legal services make him one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in the industry. His reputation and experience help ensure that clients receive the best possible representation and counsel in all legal matters.