Alan Behr, Copyright Attorney in New York
focused on Copyright and Trademark
New, NY
Trusted copyright attorney serving New York.
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Alan Behr is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Trademark. Currently practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- Copyright · Trademark
- Handles Copyright and Trademark matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026).
About Alan Behr: Alan Behr is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Trademark. Currently practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alan takes on
Alan concentrates on copyright and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Copyright cases in New York
Alan takes copyright matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in New York
Alan takes trademark matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alan Behr — copyright lawyer in New York
Alan Behr is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Trademark. Currently practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP.
Alan Behr is a partner in the Corporate & Business Law Department and Intellectual Property Practice, and chairman of the Fashion Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP. He is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Behr concentrates his practice on international intellectual property, fashion, and entertainment law. He represents established and up-and-coming businesses and individuals in the fields of electronic entertainment, emerging technologies, publishing, fashion, and consumer products.
Mr. Behr founded and serves as Editor-in-Chief of our fashion law blog.
As part of the firm’s active art practice, Mr. Behr represents artists, art galleries, art investors and collectors. A member of the American Society of Media Photographers (in his parallel role as a working photojournalist and fine-art photographer), Mr. Behr concentrates on defending the rights of photographers and photography rights holders. Clients range from important artists to newly emerging talent, as well as estates and trusts seeking to have art evaluated and sold.
In addition to his intellectual property and technology practice, Mr. Behr, a trained mediator, maintains an arbitration and mediation practice handling ADR cases both as an advocate and as a neutral.
Mr. Behr is regularly invited to write for legal and general-interest journals and to speak at international legal and business conferences. He is recognized as one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Mr. Behr is a member of the International Trademark Association Panel of Trademark Mediators, which is the only panel of trained mediators in the world who focus on trademark and unfair competition law. He is also a member of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (U.K.) Exchange Network, selected as an International Mediator, and a member of the Panel of Distinguished Neutrals for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR), acting as both an arbitrator and mediator for the trademark and entertainment law panels and general commercial panel.
Mr. Behr, a dual U.S.-German national, is fluent in German. As head of the firm's German Desk and French Desk, he provides counsel to clients from Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and other countries.
Prior to joining Phillips Nizer, Mr. Behr was general counsel of w-Technologies, Inc. and Atari, Inc. (formerly GT Interactive Software Corp.).
How Alan handles copyright matters
Alan Behr is a partner in the Corporate & Business Law Department and Intellectual Property Practice, and chairman of the Fashion Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP. He is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Behr concentrates his practice on international intellectual property, fashion, and entertainment law. He represents established and up-and-coming businesses and individuals in…
Who Alan represents
Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for copyright and trademark matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1980
Alan studied at J.D. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Alan completed J.D. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alan has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
Locations
Alan Behr's office in New York
Alan's primary office is at 485 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Phillips Nizer LLP
485 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, New York 10017
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How to hire Alan Behr — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new copyright attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a copyright attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many copyright matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alan
Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in copyright practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every copyright matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many copyright practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alan Behr
How much does it cost to hire Alan for a copyright case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alan offer a free consultation?
Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some copyright attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.
How long do copyright cases in New York typically take?
Simple copyright matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alan take my case if I'm outside New York?
Alan is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alan accepting new copyright clients right now?
Alan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Copyright attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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