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Jenner & Block LLP

Media & Entertainment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Jenner & Block LLP

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About

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Jenner & Block’s Content, Media & Entertainment practice unites a set of highly skilled and nationally recognized lawyers who use their legal experience and business savvy to help content providers succeed. Whether they are known as premier copyright or trademark lawyers, experienced advisors on First Amendment or right of publicity issues, business litigators, dealmakers, or something else, these lawyers have one thing in common: They understand the highly complex and constantly changing challenges distinct to companies in the content, media and entertainment industries. Our strength comes from our attorneys' passion for the industry, the fact that our long-term clients are currently, and have historically been, at the forefront of the legal and business issues confronting the industry, and the collaboration among our multidisciplinary team members. We have recently handled some of the most important content protection matters facing the media and entertainment industry. These groundbreaking cases are changing law and impacting the way business is conducted and content is delivered. In addition, we have a rich history of handling some of the most important online copyright cases of our time, starting with the seminal Napster case.

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Jenner & Block LLP has a strong track record in litigation involving the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the entertainment industry. The firm is particularly proficient in representing record companies in business-critical music copyright disputes. Its client base also includes video game developers and trade associations.

Work Highlights

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  • Jenner & Block LLP represented News Corp and Dow Jones in a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against Perplexity AI, a news service that allegedly scraped and copied content without authorization for use in its retrieval augmented generation system.

Strengths

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  • I think incredibly highly of Jenner & Block. Its team is deeply experienced and pragmatic.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • Jenner & Block is a wonderful law firm.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Steven Englund
    Band 3Steven Englund

    Steven Englund

    Steven Englund is recognized for his expertise in the media and entertainment sector, regularly representing clients on copyright matters.
    • Steven Englund is very wise and sees through the clutter of complex negotiations. His insight and wisdom make him special.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
    • Steve Englund's advice is incredibly sound and efficient. His advice is not only grounded by the law, but by business practicality.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAlex Trepp
    Up and ComingAlex Trepp

    Alex Trepp

    Alex Trepp advises on a range of media and entertainment matters, from copyright and IP to royalty litigation in the music industry.
    • Alex Trepp is a very good attorney.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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