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Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

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Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP

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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.

Industries (4)

  • Copyright and Trademark Infringement
  • Intellectual Property
  • Licensing and Distribution Disputes
  • Media and Entertainment Litigation

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kendall, Brill & Kelly LLP is a compact litigation boutique capable of representing sizeable 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP represented Hipgnosis in a dispute spanning the Central District of California and the UK concerning ownership rights to royalty streams from Barry Manilow’s song catalogue.

Strengths

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  • It is an incredibly smart and strategic team.

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  • Kendall, Brill & Kelly is made up of excellent commercial litigators.

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  • The team at Kendall, Brill & Kelly is smart, strategic and nimble.

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  • The team has great movie industry expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard B Kendall
    Richard B Kendall

    Richard B Kendall

    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.

    • Richard is an incredibly experienced, highly networked and knowledgeable attorney.

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  • Bert Deixler
    Bert Deixler

    Bert Deixler

    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 brings a pragmatic and efficient approach.

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  • Philip M. Kelly
    Philip M. Kelly

    Philip M. Kelly

    Philip Kelly acts for major film studios, television networks and other sizeable clients in the entertainment sector. His experience includes contractual, intellectual property and profit participation disputes.

    • Philip is smart, diligent, organized and responsive.

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    • Philip is an excellent lawyer with fantastic judgment.

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  • Nary Kim
    Nary Kim

    Nary Kim

    Nary Kim has an increasingly strong entertainment and media litigation practice, with expertise in IP and anti-SLAPP disputes. She is highlighted for her experience working with significant music and production industry clients.

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