Maurice Ross (mross@bartonesq.com)

Maurice Ross is a highly experienced attorney and strategic consultant with over 30 years of experience in intellectual property and commercial litigation. His legal expertise encompasses a wide range of industries, including music, media, entertainment, internet, publishing, pharmaceuticals, real estate development and many more. He holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from New York University School of Law and a BS degree Magna Cum Laude in Sociology, Political Science and Economics from Brown University. Maurice is currently a Partner at Barton LLP, a well-regarded law firm based in New York City. Previously, he served as a Shareholder at Budd Larner, P.C., an Associate at Clifford Chance and Shea & Gould.

Maurice is an authority on intellectual property and entertainment law. His areas of expertise include copyright, trademark and patent litigation, intellectual property strategies for start-up and small businesses, litigation management, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation avoidance strategies. He also has extensive experience in helping clients control costs in patent and other commercial litigations without sacrificing success. In addition to working with established companies, Maurice has made a substantial commitment to pro bono representation of death row inmates, young developing artists, musicians and fashion designers.

As a hobby, Maurice plays the piano and writes songs. He is renowned for playing professionally on occasion in New York City, and this has helped him develop a strong connection with clients in the music and entertainment industries. Moreover, he enjoys working with individuals who are embarking on the creation of start-up and small businesses and understands the importance of laying the proper intellectual property law foundation. He takes pride in assisting his clients to achieve their dreams.