Amelia K. Brankov

Practice areas

Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Appellate, Media and Advertising, Nonprofit Organizations

Focus areas

Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Trademarks

Amelia K. Brankov, the founder of Brankov PLLC, is an attorney with a primary focus on litigation, art law, and intellectual property (IP) law. Her practice, based in New York City, extends to clients in the surrounding areas, covering a wide range of cases, including copyright infringement, commercial litigation, breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and legal malpractice.

Ms. Brankov specializes in assisting individuals in the creative sector, including curators, collectors, artists, galleries, publishers, and conservators. She approaches their issues with a combination of counsel, mediation, and litigation, advocating for the rights of clients involved in disputes related to artwork and artists’ legacies. Throughout the legal process, she provides comprehensive support, helping clients navigate art-related agreements effectively.

Known for her accessibility and ability to provide practical solutions to complex problems, Ms. Brankov leverages her more than 18 years of experience. She is licensed to practice in New York and Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Ms. Brankov earned her bachelor’s degree with the highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin and completed her legal studies at The University of Texas at Austin – School of Law with honors in 2002. She also holds a master’s in law with first-class honors from the University of Cambridge – Clare Hall.

Recognized as a top U.S. art and cultural property attorney by Chambers and Partners, Ms. Brankov has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She is a frequent lecturer and author on topics related to art and IP law.

In her professional affiliations, Ms. Brankov serves as the Chair of the Art Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association and chairs the Art, Auctions & Antiques editorial advisory board for Trusts & Estates magazine. She is a former co-chair of the Art Law Committee of the New York County Lawyers Association and also holds the role of adjunct professor, teaching an art law course at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.