Intellectual Property

What the team is known for

Well-regarded boutique offering significant IP litigation expertise. Especially active on behalf of clients in the entertainment industry, including major record labels and publishing houses. Handles high-stakes disputes involving copyright infringement, licensing and royalty issues, and breach of contract.

Strengths

Clients comment: "They are all strong attorneys. They are great advocates with an expert knowledge of copyright law and especially litigation strategy. They are trusted and well respected within the copyright community."

One interviewee reports: "It is a great team. They collaborate, work efficiently and are everything you would want in a law firm."

Another source says: "They're very good lawyers who know the subject matter very well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."

Work highlights

Represented a number of major record labels and music publishers including Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music in litigation against Cox Communications involving over 10,000 copyrighted works.

Notable practitioners

Matthew Oppenheim attracts plaudits for his successful IP litigation practice, which includes particular strengths representing clients in the music and publishing industries.
"Matt Oppenheim is a terrific lawyer who does a great job. He's an aggressive litigator, who is very pragmatic, creative in finding solutions and client-friendly." "Matt is a strong advocate able to drive home a client's point"

Scott Zebrak is sought after for his adroit handling of copyright infringement disputes.
"He is a great trial lawyer, and very professional. He is pragmatic, resourceful, efficient and among the best lawyers I know." "He is an easygoing attorney and collaborative with opposing counsel."