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Ms. Dalli’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business matters, intellectual property (trademark and copyright infringement and unfair competition), real estate and commercial and residential foreclosures. She has extensive experience in intellectual property, arts and entertainment law, business transactions and real estate. Ms. Dalli takes pride in counseling her clients in litigation avoidance.
Ms. Dalli has earned the highest national rating for legal ability and general ethical standards by achieving the prestigious “AV” peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes attorneys for the highest level of skill, integrity and professional excellence.
Ms. Dalli joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2007.
Ms. Dalli has been a member of the New York State Bar since 1983 and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association, where she has co-chaired the Intellectual Property Law Committee.
Ms. Dalli received her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1982. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in psychology and a minor in music from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Ms. Dalli also attended the University of Pisa in Italy, where she studied art, literature, opera and Italian. Ms. Dalli worked at United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, California from 1996 to 2000.
By: Kathryn Dalli, Esq. Attorneys are now encouraged to consent to e-filing of all matters in which e-filing was not previously allowed. The procedure is as follows: Cases originally commenced in hard copy form may be converted to electronic filing upon consent. A party seeking to file papers must endeavor to obtain the consent of the […]
Kathryn Dalli, a partner with the Firm, was interviewed by Best Company for an article on whether people should take out a loan to pay off their taxes. Ms. Dalli said, if someone owes less than $50,000, they may work out an agreement with the IRS to come up with an installment payment plan. That, […]
By: Kathryn Dalli, Esq. According to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, new steps have been taken by the Courts to allow the filing of documents in non-essential pending cases starting May 4, 2020. In pending cases that have been filed electronically via the Court’s NYSCEF system, i.e., e-filed cases, new motions, responsive […]
By Kathryn Dalli, Esq. First Department With respect to deadlines to file briefs in the Appellate Division: First Department, the Court has advised that, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order of April 7, 2020 (E.O. 202.14), respondent and reply briefs that were due for the May and June Terms should be filed no […]
by Kathryn Dalli, Esq. Pursuant to the Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative Judge, dated April 8, 2020, the courts are expanding non-essential trial court functions to include the following, effective April 13, 2020: 1. Conferences in Pending Cases: In matters capable of being advanced or resolved through remote court conferencing, the courts can […]
Kathryn Dalli, a partner with the firm, was featured in Long Island Business News’ special issue, “Who’s Who in Intellectual Property & Labor Law.” Ms. Dalli said that there will be a significant focus on trademarks for the cannabis industry going into 2020. “Because cannabis is not legal federally, companies selling cannabis products cannot obtain […]
In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the High Court put an end to the split in the circuit courts as to when a copyright infringement lawsuit could be brought, i.e., the “registration approach” or the “application approach”. In some circuits, such as New York’s Second Circuit, a copyright owner had to obtain a registration […]
The Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act was enacted by Congress and signed into law on October 11, 2018. This welcome and significant law was unanimously enacted by Congress after years of effort by many to update music licensing to better facilitate legal licensing of music by digital services. The copyright laws had […]
HAH – K. Dalli July Article For many people involved in creative pursuits, knowing how to protect the work is important. Although it may seem daunting, the good news is that it’s really a lot simpler than it might first appear. For starters, the way in which copyright protection is secured is often misunderstood. No […]
Partner Kathryn Dalli, head of the firm’s intellectual property law group, has been practicing law for over 30 years. Ms Dalli has a diverse background in the arts, business, entertainment and litigation. Ms. Dalli was approached by Hamptons Art Hub to write a column focused on practical legal tips for artists. Hamptons Art Hub editorial […]
LIBN Who’s Who – Kathryn Dalli Esq. Intellectual Property Kathryn Dalli is a partner at Twomey Latham. Dalli’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, intellectual property (trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition and trade secrets), arts and entertainment and real estate.
For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the new Amazon Brand Registry offers tremendous value. In order to join the registry, however, you must have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). “Standard character” mark means text only, no design or logo.
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