David Faux

About David Faux

I am an Intellectual Property and Entertainment attorney with more than two decades of…

Experience

1. Senior Partner

   Duncan Bergman Mandell

   Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As Senior Partner of Intellectual Property at Duncan Bergman Mandell, I advise companies, creators, and investors on the full lifecycle of their intangible assets—from acquisition and licensing, to enforcement, to dispute resolution. My practice spans trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and strategic brand counseling across entertainment, technology, fashion, and consumer goods.Representative successes include:•⁠ ⁠Leading high-stakes enforcement actions that resulted in favorable settlements and preserved significant brand equity.•⁠ ⁠Designing and executing international trademark portfolios and opposition strategies to secure market exclusivity in competitive industries.•⁠ ⁠Advising on contract structures, licensing terms, and copyright enforcement for authors, estates, and producers navigating complex rights chains.•⁠ ⁠Developing protections for emerging AI-driven creative works at the forefront of originality and authorship questions.•⁠ ⁠Securing U.S. market entry for foreign brands under Sections 44(d), 44(e), and 66 of the Lanham Act, aligning international filings with domestic enforcement strategy.•⁠ ⁠Guiding entities through royalty enforcement, tax exemption reinstatement, and corporate wind-downs in heavily regulated environments.Across matters, my focus is on maximizing the economic and strategic value of intellectual property while ensuring clients remain protected and positioned for growth. My approach combines the rigor of BigLaw practice with the agility of a boutique—delivering practical, actionable results.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Master of Arts, Religious Studies

  2000 — 2002

• University of Oregon

  Master of Science, Sociology, Folklore, Anthropology

  1997 — 1999

• Connecticut College

  Bachelor of Arts, English, Religious Studies

  1987 — 1991

• Brooklyn Law School

  J.D.

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Copyright Law
• Joint Ventures
• Publishing
• Trademark
• Entertainment Law
• Corporate Governance
• Fashion Law
• Trade Secrets
• Cyberlaw
• Licensing
• Theatre
• Corporate Law
• Entertainment
• Legal Issues
• Privacy Law
• Trademarks
• Copyright
• Legal Research
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Legal Assistance
• Trademark Infringement