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Lydia Temesgien Gobena, IP Attorney in New York

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Lydia Temesgien Gobena is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on IP.

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  • Handles IP matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

About Lydia Temesgien Gobena: Lydia Temesgien Gobena is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on IP.

Areas of practice

Lydia's practice areas in New York

Lydia concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lydia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in New York

Lydia takes ip 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 Lydia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lydia Temesgien Gobena, ip attorney serving New York

Lydia Temesgien Gobena is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on IP. Lydia works from New York and takes on ip matters across the region.

Lydia Gobena’s passion for creativity permeates her broad global practice with innovative strategies for acquiring, enforcing, and assigning international intellectual property rights. From counseling clients on international trademark, industrial design, copyright, and unfair competition issues to litigating international and multicountry conflicts, Lydia gets results for her clients, including protection of nontraditional trademarks such as single colors and sound. Lydia has championed countless court and trademark office decisions for major brand owners acknowledging the fame of their trademarks in jurisdictions around the world, thereby preventing the registration and – in certain instances – use of infringing third-party trademarks. She also secured one of the first criminal convictions for trademark infringement in Chile.

Lydia has deep experience in obscure international jurisdictions, including conducting global trademark clearance projects with analysis and evaluation of search data and related risks. She investigates and negotiates issues relating to third-party rights, implements global filing strategies, and advises on domain name protection for ccTLDs (country code top level domains) and gTLDs. Her transactional work includes IP portfolio audits and due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures. Lydia’s diverse international clientele has included leading pharmaceutical and hotel companies, luxury goods companies, personal care companies, entertainment properties, beverage and sports brands, and a leading provider of engineering and architectural software.

Working with Lydia on a ip matter

Lydia Gobena’s passion for creativity permeates her broad global practice with innovative strategies for acquiring, enforcing, and assigning international intellectual property rights. From counseling clients on international trademark, industrial design, copyright, and unfair competition issues to litigating international and multicountry conflicts, Lydia gets results for her clients, including…

Who Lydia represents

Lydia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lydia studied and practices

  • Georgetown University

    LLM · 1996

Jurisdictions

Lydia's state bar admissions

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

Lydia studied at LLM in Georgetown University.

Law school and academic background

Lydia completed LLM in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lydia runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Lydia's legal honors and published work

Lydia has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026).

Locations

Lydia Temesgien Gobena's office in New York

Lydia's primary office is at 151 West 42nd Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

151 West 42nd Street, 17th Floor

New York, New York 10036

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lydia Temesgien Gobena — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lydia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lydia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lydia'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; Lydia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Lydia

Lydia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip 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. Lydia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lydia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lydia Temesgien Gobena

  • How much does it cost to hire Lydia for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lydia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Lydia offer a free consultation?

    Lydia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lydia's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Lydia's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in New York typically take?

    Simple ip 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. Lydia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Lydia take my case if I'm outside New York?

    Lydia 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 — Lydia 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 Lydia?

    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. Lydia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Lydia accepting new ip clients right now?

    Lydia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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