Edward F.Maluf

Partner

Ed represents and counsels clients in a wide variety of industries. He draws upon his knowledge and skills in intellectual property, false advertising, counterfeit and grey market goods, and technology.


More About Ed

Ed is co-chair of the firm's national Intellectual Property practice group, chair of the firm’s Hispanic Affinity Group, and a member of the firm's Advertising & Marketing team. He is an IP litigator, prosecutor, and counselor with more than 33 years of experience representing global clients. Ed is a first-generation American son of Dominican parents, and speaks Spanish fluently.

Throughout his career, Ed has represented emerging and mature companies, content creators and owners, and holders of internationally recognized brands across a broad spectrum of industries. He represents clients in connection with infringement and related enforcement matters in federal court, at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and at the National Advertising Division and the National Advertising Review Board. Ed also manages clients’ global IP portfolios and counsels clients in connection with the strategic rollout of their IP assets and related licensing programs.

Clients have been invariably satisfied with Ed’s representation:

[Ed] “has provided excellent counsel on countless matters, including many disputes. Ed is as tough as they come … When it comes to intellectual property issues, he is always the smartest guy in the room, and you can count on him to know how to achieve the desired result.” —Client feedback

“Ed’s deep substantive legal knowledge, widely varied and long experience, and always creative strategic thinking have been invaluable assets to our internal team. Beyond this, Ed possesses a very pragmatic, always responsive, and nicely calming professional manner, that is every bit as helpful to our organizational needs as his pure legal expertise … My company and I are very fortunate to have Ed as our main outside partner for all our legal needs.” —Client feedback

“I have seen firsthand the dedication, expertise, and professionalism of Ed and his team. They have provided excellent legal counsel and have gone above and beyond to ensure that our needs are met … Their commitment to us as their clients is truly exceptional, and it is evident in the quality of work they produce.” —Client feedback

"Ed Maluf is a rare combination of a big-picture strategic thinker and nuanced, hands-on counsel. He sees both the opportunities and the red flags before others can anticipate them." —Client feedback

"When difficult IP disputes arise, Ed is the attorney I turn to; he is both tough and practical. He has helped me bring a number of challenging situations to successful conclusions." —Client feedback

In addition to excellent counseling and representation, Ed believes strongly in promptly responding to his clients' needs and inquiries. To that end, he utilizes the firm's global presence to handle urgent and everyday matters. He will rely on the firm’s various offices across numerous time zones to take advantage of the IP team’s local work hours and heighten client responsiveness.

Ed utilizes the firm's SeyfarthLean principles and methodologies of legal project management to reduce cost, and achieve higher-quality and enhanced efficiency. He also deeply values and appreciates having a reliable, dedicated, and committed team of attorney colleagues and support professionals in docketing, marketing, secretarial, conflicts, project management, and many other departments in the firm.

  • JD, Georgetown University Law Center
  • BA, Lehigh University
  • New York
  • US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York