Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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Provided by Loeb & Loeb LLP
Loeb & Loeb is recognized as one of the preeminent law firms in the entertainment industry. Our multifaceted entertainment practice is among the largest and most comprehensive in the world, covering all segments of the industry, including film and television, music, digital media, theater and sports.
Litigation
We have a deep litigation bench in New York with an experienced team of trial attorneys that prosecute and defend high-stakes cases in jurisdictions throughout the country. Our New York-based litigation team has tried cases to verdict across nearly every subject matter, but we are best known for our strength in the media and entertainment industry. We have represented leading studios, record labels, television networks, music publishers, production companies, and other entertainment companies and individuals in some of the industry’s most high-profile court battles of the past decade.
Intellectual Property
We address claims of intellectual property infringement with respect to all types of entertainment content. Our attorneys combine deep expertise in copyrights and trademarks, rights of privacy and publicity, and unfair competition with extensive experience in all areas of entertainment. Clients around the world seek us out for this unique synergy of industry background and substantive legal knowledge and skill, including many of the industry’s leading film and television studios, entertainment companies, record labels and music publishers.
Chambers Review
Loeb & Loeb LLP is a highly respected entertainment law firm, fielding a deep bench of specialist attorneys and offering nationwide capabilities. It is particularly strong in intellectual property and contractual disputes concerning the ownership and distribution of music, film and television content. The firm acts for a distinguished client base composed of film studios, record labels and television networks.
Work Highlights
- Loeb & Loeb successfully defended Paramount Global and BET against allegations of copyright infringement with regards to the social media series 'House Party'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide strong analysis in a timely manner combined with a clear plan of how to address matters."
"They are leaders in this field for copyright infringement litigation."
"The firm is fantastic, very thorough and respected in the media and entertainment world."
"They provide strong analysis in a timely manner combined with a clear plan of how to address matters."
"They are leaders in this field for copyright infringement litigation."
"The firm is fantastic, very thorough and respected in the media and entertainment world."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Slotnick is a well-regarded litigator with a wealth of experience acting for clients in the music industry. He is skilled in handling copyright infringement claims on behalf of artists and music publishing companies.
"He's a great practitioner."
Tal Dickstein has an impressive media and entertainment practice which includes advising corporate clients as well as talent in the music, film and TV, and digital media sectors on contentious intellectual property matters.
"Tal is a capable and experienced litigator in the federal court. He is a great advocate, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
"He is a sophisticated operator who can break down complex matters and provide clear plans."
"Tal is fantastic and knows media and entertainment litigation very well."
Jonathan Zavin has a wealth of experience acting for entertainment companies in complex copyright infringement litigation.
"He's very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Loeb & Loeb LLP
New York
Clients
Provided by Loeb & Loeb LLP
21st Century Fox, Inc.
CBS Studios Inc.
Carrie Underwood
DreamWorks Animation
Glassnote Records
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
NBCUniversal
National Music Publishers' Association
Netflix, Inc.
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Peer Music
Sony Music Entertainment / Sony Corporation of America
Spanski Enterprises Inc.
Spirit Music
Universal Music Group / Universal Music Publishing Group
Viacom International Inc.
Warner Music Group
Industries
Provided by Loeb & Loeb LLP
Media
Private Clients / Individuals
Sports
Telecommunications