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Katten’s Entertainment and Media Transactions team routinely handles complex matters involving the acquisition, development, financing, production, and distribution of motion pictures, television shows, animated and digital productions, video games, and other properties. We also handle talent agreements for film, television and digital products, executive employment contracts, and domestic and international licensing and merchandising. We assist with the financing of, and secured transactions relating to, motion picture and television productions and slates of production, and with acquiring, selling, and investing in production, distribution, and new media companies, as well as film, music, and television catalogs.
We understand the entertainment business and provide thorough risk assessment, advice, and strategy to help clients avoid litigation, and we provide experienced representation when litigation is unavoidable. We represent our clients aggressively and effectively in matters including idea submissions and copyright and trademark infringement claims; motion picture and television financing, development, production, distribution, and profit participation disputes; defamation and right of privacy claims; artist management and talent agreements; employment; and valuation of motion picture and television libraries.
We offer a full-service approach to litigation and dispute resolution intellectual property, contract and business torts, and other related matters.
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Katten is made up of excellent litigators and trial attorneys. It excels in organization and communication with clients.
Katten's litigators have breadth and depth of expertise in all areas of the field. The team factors clients' business needs into their litigation approach and strategy.
The team has subject matter expertise and solid analytical capability.
Katten is made up of excellent litigators and trial attorneys. It excels in organization and communication with clients.
Katten's litigators have breadth and depth of expertise in all areas of the field. The team factors clients' business needs into their litigation approach and strategy.
The team has subject matter expertise and solid analytical capability.
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David Halberstadter represents prominent entertainment companies in complex copyright and trade mark infringement disputes.
He is very aware of his clients' businesses, as well as understanding their position.
David is incredibly knowledgeable and a great communicator.
Joel is extremely responsive and exhibits a deep knowledge of the entertainment industry.
Joel is analytical and comprehensive. He leaves no stone unturned.
Joel is a personable copyright expert.
Managing partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and chair of its entertainment and media litigation group, Zia Modabber undertakes a broad range of contentious work for clients in the music sector. He shows particular strength in copyright infringement disputes.
A steady and experienced counsellor, Zia is excellent at helping direct a larger-picture strategy discussion and is attuned to client needs.
Zia provides superior advice to his clients based on decades in the entertainment industry. He has kept his practice innovative as corporations and artists navigate a continuously evolving industry.
Zia is smart, relates beautifully to clients, is conscious of their objectives and serves them.