Jakob B. Halpern is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience representing clients in a wide array of complex commercial and multi-party disputes. He practices in the Firm’s intellectual property, business litigation, and employment law practice groups, and leads the Firm's trademark counseling practice group.
With a focus on intellectual property disputes, employment law, competition law, and professional malpractice matters, Jake has built a reputation for his advocacy in federal courts, particularly in the District of New Jersey. His practice spans a range of diverse industries, and he brings significant experience to matters involving patent infringement, Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation, and multi-jurisdictional intellectual property issues. Jake frequently serves as local counsel to out-of-state law firms and their clients, offering unique insight into navigating New Jersey’s local court procedures.
In addition to his litigation experience, Jake guides his clients through the maze of intellectual property rights issues. His strategic advice extends to trademark portfolio management, where he has successfully advised some of the world’s leading global brands. From the clearance and registration of trademarks to enforcing rights through infringement actions, Jake ensures that his clients' intellectual property assets are protected and optimized.
Jakes is a respected thought leader in the intellectual property community. He is a Master of the John C. Lifland Federal Practice/Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, a Trustee and 2-time Co-Chair of the Judicial Conference for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, and an active member of the International Trademark Association, currently serving on the Geographical Indications Committee.
Jake's clients range from well-known consumer brands and pharmaceutical companies to local businesses and individuals, and he has represented and counseled clients in diversified industries including pharmaceutical and healthcare, gaming, insurance and reinsurance, medical and chemical products, communications, distributorships, supermarkets and retailers, consumer electronic products, clothing and footwear, automotive, real estate, and other service and product industries.
Prior to joining Saiber, Jake clerked for the Hon. William Matthew Byrne, Jr., on the United States District Court for the Central District of California, following a year as a litigation associate at a prominent D.C. law firm. He serves as the General Counsel of the Temple B'nai Abraham in Livingston, NJ and is the President of the Millburn Soccer Club.
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- Best Lawyers® - Copyright Law - 2021, 2024-2025
- Morris/Essex Health & Life magazine as a "Top Lawyer" - 2024-2025
- New Jersey Super Lawyers® - 2017-2025
- New Jersey Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars 2009-2013
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Borough of Longport v. Netflix, Inc., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 4764 (3d Cir. Feb. 29, 2024) (publication pending) (affirming dismissal of class action complaint due to lack of private right of action regarding recovery of franchise fees)
Verify Smart Corp. v. Bank of Am. NA, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 24534 (3d Cir. Aug. 31, 2022) (affirming dismissal for failure to plead agency relationship and specifically control of client’s actions)
Universal Prop. Servs. v. Lehigh Gas Wholesale Servs., 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 139671 (D.N.J. Aug. 5, 2022) (granting in large part dismissal of breach of contract and PMPA claims)
Borough of Longport v. Netflix, Inc., 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 91899 (D.N.J. May 20, 2022) (dismissing class action complaint due to lack of private right of action regarding recovery of franchise fees)
Bausch Health lr. Ltd. v. Mylan Labs. Ltd., 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 40536 (D.N.J. Mar. 8, 2022) (dismissing action for improper venue and transferring to D. W. Va.)
Brightman v. Corizon, Inc., 2021 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 4230 (N.Y. County, Sup. Ct. July 29, 2021) (granting motion to compel and for sanctions due to improper deposition conduct)
Universal Prop. Servs. v. Lehigh Gas Wholesale Servs., 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83058 (D.N.J. Apr. 30, 2021) (granting in large part motion to dismiss a number of claims under and related to the Petroleum Marketing Practicing Act)
DIRECTV, LLC v. Wright, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9830 (W.D.N.Y. Jan. 21, 2020) (granting motion for attorneys’ fees)
Verify Smart Corp. v. Bank of Am., N.A., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64070 (D.N.J. Apr. 15, 2019) (granting motion to dismiss tortious interference, fraud, deceptive business practices and RICO claims)
Forrester v. Corizon Health, Inc., 278 F. Supp. 3d 618 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2017), aff’d, 752 Fed. Appx. 64 (2d Cir. 2018) (granting and then affirming District Court opinion applying collateral estoppel to grant summary judgment on New York City Human Rights Law claims)
Singa v. Corizon Health, Inc., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3326 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2018) (granting motion to dismiss employment discrimination complaint)
Argush v. LPL Financial LLC, 2014 WL 3844822 (D.N.J. 2014) (granting motion to dismiss majority of claims in employment dispute), 2017 WL 349378 (D.N.J. 2017) (granting motion to strike expert reports and severely limiting potential damages). aff’d, 759 Fed. Appx. 121 (3d Cir. 2018) (affirming District Court’s order granting three motions in limine concerning, inter alia, employer’s motivation for termination and striking of expert report on damages)
Forrester v. Prison Health Servs., 2015 WL 1469521 (E.D.N.Y. 2015), aff’d, 2015 WL 1469737 (E.D.N.Y. 2015), aff’d, 651 Fed. Appx. 27 (2d Cir. 2016) (granting and then affirming on appeal summary judgment for employer on Title VII, ADEA and FMLA claims).
Marjam Supply Co. v. Firestone Bldg. Prods. Co. LLC, 2014 WL 5798383 (D.N.J. 2014) (granting motion to dismiss Robinson-Patman Act antitrust claims).
Lugus IP, LLC v. Volvo Car Corp., 32 F. Supp. 3d 528 (D.N.J. 2014) (granting summary judgment of non-infringement of patent), 2015 WL 1399175 (D.N.J. 2015) (granting exceptional case motion and awarding attorney fees).
Am. Capital Acquisition Partners, LLC v. Fortigent LLC, 2014 WL 1210580 (D.N.J. 2014), aff’d, 595 Fed. Appx. 113 (3d Cir. 2014) (granting and affirming motion to dismiss tortious interference claims).
Assoc. of Am. Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. v. Am. Bd. of Med. Specialties, 2014 WL 1334260 (D.N.J. 2014) (granting motion to dismiss for improper venue and transferring matter).
Schering Corp. v. Apotex Inc., 2012 WL 2263292 (D.N.J. 2012) (bench opinion following trial finding no patent infringement by client).
Paolercio v. Allstate Ins. Co., 2011 WL 4628748 (E.D.N.Y. 2011) (granting Defendant’s summary judgment motion).
Schering Corp. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., 2011 WL 3736503 (D.N.J. 2011) (denying most aspects of opponent’s Summary Judgment Motion).
Marchese v. Cablevision Systems Corp., 2011 WL 3022529 (D.N.J. 2011), 2011 WL 149917 (D.N.J. 2011), 2010 WL 3311842 (D.N.J. 2010) (granting successive Motions to Dismiss original, Amended and Second Amended antitrust Complaints).
In re Wertheimer, 205 N.J. 87 (2011) (dismissal of formal ethics complaint against N.J. Superior Court judge following trial).
Banxcorp v. Apax Partners, L.P., 2011 WL 1253892 (D.N.J. 2011) (granting defendants’ Motion to Dismiss antitrust Complaint).
Laney v. American Standards Cos., 2010 WL 3810637 (D.N.J. 2010) (denying plaintiff’s Motion for Class Certification and granting in part defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment).
Gardner v. U.S. Foodservice, Inc., 2010 WL 1050168 (D.N.J. 2010) (granting in part Motion to Dismiss discrimination Complaint).
Wyeth v. Abbott Laboratories, 692 F.Supp.2d 453 (D.N.J. 2010) (on appeal, reversing Magistrate Judge and determining cocounsel should not be disqualified from matter).
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. v. Amersham Health, Inc., 627 F. Supp. 2d 384 (D.N.J. 2009) (trial opinion awarding injunction and damages to plaintiff).
TransUSA Products, Inc. v. Howard Berger Co., Inc., 2008 WL 3154753 (D.N.J. 2008), 2008 WL 852324 (D.N.J. 2008) (granting successive Motions to Dismiss unfair competition Complaints).
Allstate Ins. Co. v. Woods, 2008 WL 961240 (D.N.J. 2008) (denying defendants’ Summary Judgment Motion and granting client’s Cross-Motion disclaiming coverage under policy exclusion).
Gunvalson v. PTC Therapeutics, Inc., 2008 WL 4003377 (D.N.J. 2008) (entering preliminary injunction against a biotechnology company to enforce its promises to provide an investigational drug to a terminally ill teenager).
- International Trademark Association; Geographical Indications Committee
- Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey; Trustee
- John J. Lifland American Inn of Court; Master
- American Bar Association
- Newark Regional Business Partnership
- Temple B'nai Abraham, Livingston, NJ; General Counsel
- Millburn Soccer Club; President
- Counsel in numerous intellectual property litigations, including assisting as co-counsel to generic drug manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman pharmaceutical patent infringement and antitrust matters.
- Tried a multi-million dollar suit alleging breach of employment contract to a successful jury verdict.
- Negotiated several consent judgments for BMW and Rolls-Royce against infringers of their marks.
- Successfully opposed certification in purported class action against leading toilet manufacturer.
- Represented a leading leather goods manufacturer in an unfair competition dispute against an unauthorized distributor.
- Defended a beverage distributor against charges of trademark infringement by an energy drink manufacturer.
- Represented a manufacturer of medical contrast dyes in a false advertising trial against a leading competitor.
- Successfully moved to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit against Pathmark Stores.
- Represented Quest Diagnostics and its subsidiary in a lawsuit by the former CEO of the subsidiary for various contractual breaches.
- Successfully moved to dismiss a breach of contract action by a former retailer for DIRECTV.
- Secured a summary judgment concerning construction of intentional and criminals acts exclusions in a liability policy for a national insurer.
- Represented estate executor in probate litigation instituted by trust beneficiary.
- Served as trial counsel and successfully secured an “unprecedented” dismissal of a formal ethics complaint against a New Jersey Superior Court judge.
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