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Media & Entertainment: Litigation

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KBK attorneys have litigated complex copyright, trademark, trade secret, idea submission, licensing, distribution, right of publicity, and defamation disputes involving all types of media and entertainment companies. Our team has successfully represented a roster of entertainment and media leaders, including Creative Artists Agency (CAA), NBCUniversal, Paramount, Viacom, and many more.

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

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What the Team is Known For

Kendall, Brill & Kelly LLP is a compact litigation boutique capable of representing sizable media and entertainment companies, including major motion picture studios and top broadcasters. Its attorneys are experienced in handling disputes about entertainment finance, content production and distribution as well as intellectual property claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Kendall Brill acted as co-lead counsel in defending Lionsgate Entertainment against a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Strengths

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"They are excellent and do a good job."

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"The firm offers great knowledge and insights."

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard B Kendall
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Richard B Kendall
Head of Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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Richard Kendall is admired for his command of high-stakes litigation. He is a go-to lawyer for top-echelon clients in the entertainment sector, including film studios, television networks and talent agencies.
"He is brilliant, smart and a tough litigator."
"He is smart, well resourced and has such deep experience that there is no subject that I wouldn't feel comfortable asking him about. He's very well respected by other lawyers, judges and arbitrators for a reason."
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Bert Deixler
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Bert Deixler
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Bert Deixler has over four decades of experience in the entertainment field. He is especially active in litigation on behalf of talent in the music industry.
"Bert is both an excellent practitioner and a seasoned adviser. He understands litigation pertaining to the media and entertainment space in LA."
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Philip M. Kelly
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Philip M. Kelly
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Philip Kelly acts for major film studios, television networks and other sizable clients in the entertainment sector. His experience includes contractual, intellectual property and profit participation disputes.
"Philip is a very strong attorney."
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Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation
Richard B Kendall
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Richard B Kendall
Head of Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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Bert Deixler
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Bert Deixler
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Philip M. Kelly
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Philip M. Kelly
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Members

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Nary Kim

Patrick J. Somers

Richard B Kendall

Richard B Kendall

Head of Department

Industries

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Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Intellectual Property

Licensing and Distribution Disputes

Media and Entertainment Litigation