Joshua Kipnees is a Partner in Patterson Belknap’s Litigation department, focusing on advertising and brand protection, government and internal investigations, and commercial litigation. He is also a member of the firm’s Anti-Counterfeiting practice. Mr. Kipnees regularly advises cosmetics and personal-care companies in product labeling and marketing, and has a proven track record of defending them in consumer class actions alleging false advertising of cosmetics products.  Mr. Kipnees is recognized by Chambers USA for Advertising: Litigation and has also been recognized by The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation (including as a 2025 “Future Star”) and as a BTI “Client Service All-Star.” Mr. Kipnees earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Harvard University.