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Attorneys in MSK’s Entertainment & IP Litigation practice have helped shape the media and entertainment industry through their representation of motion picture, television, video, music, animation, and interactive game and software developers, as well as the producers, publishers, distributors, talent, and investors. We have tried and won numerous precedent-setting cases before judges and juries in state and federal courts. In addition, we are skilled in handling arbitrations, mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and actively provide litigation-avoidance counseling to our clients.

We offer advice and counsel in the areas of anti-piracy, copyright, trademark, patent, intellectual property and technology agreements, and trade secrets, providing worldwide representation in the protection, enforcement and exploitation of intellectual property rights.


Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP has a broad entertainment practice catering to large and small entertainment companies, as well as individuals. The firm has extensive experience in intellectual property litigation, including copyright infringement. Additional areas of expertise include contractual and employment disputes, with a particular focus on the video game sphere.

Work Highlights

  • Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP filed a copyright infringement lawsuit for Riot Games against defendant developer Imba Technology.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron Moss
3
Aaron Moss
3
Band 3

Aaron Moss is called upon by major entertainment companies to handle a range of contentious matters, including copyright and contract disputes, as well as defamation claims.

Besides being hugely knowledgeable, I appreciate how Aaron understands our needs and is able to give thoughtful and actionable advice.

Aaron is very well suited to the space, with a lot of experience in high-profile matters.

Aaron feels like a part of my business, and I feel very protected having him on my team.

Elaine K. Kim
4
Elaine K. Kim
4
Band 4

Elaine Kim is an experienced litigator in the entertainment industry with extensive experience representing clients across film, television, music, video games and tech.

Elaine is highly responsive, takes the initiative and has excellent judgement. She provides thorough analysis and reliable guidance.

Beyond her legal knowledge, she possesses a relatable level of care.

Elaine is a terrific copyright lawyer who is really efficient.

Karin Pagnanelli
4
Karin Pagnanelli
4
Band 4
Karin Pagnanelli is the national chair of the firm's entertainment and intellectual property litigation practice group. She focuses her practice on copyright and trademark litigation and has notable experience representing video game companies.

Karin is terrific and very knowledgeable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Media & Entertainment: Litigation

Aaron Moss
3
Aaron Moss
3
Band 3
Elaine K. Kim
4
Elaine K. Kim
4
Band 4
Karin Pagnanelli
4
Karin Pagnanelli
4
Band 4

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