Band 2
Provided by Mark Avsec
A copyright, trademark, and media lawyer by trade, and a litigator and business attorney, Mark focuses his practice on “old” and “new” media issues, consumer products, technotainment (including music and other entertainment-related technology licensing matters), and general mobile commerce.
Mark provides general legal support to various types of museums, technology and software companies, consumer products companies, and media, music, film, creative content, and content distribution companies. His practice focuses on complex technology licensing deals involving creative content, 3D-printing industry-related counseling, copyright, trademark, and trade dress litigation, copyright and trademark prosecution, fair use and rights of publicity/privacy counseling, celebrity endorsements, and an expertise in privacy and data security compliance. Before becoming a lawyer, Mark earned a living as a studio musician, producer and songwriter, writing over 500 songs and producing or performing on more than 35 albums for, among other artists, Carlos Santana (“Angel Love”), Bon Jovi (“She Don’t Know Me”), Donnie Iris (“Ah! Leah!” and “Love Is Like A Rock”), Mason Ruffner (“Gypsy Blood”) and Wild Cherry (“Play That Funky Music, White Boy”).
Cleveland State University College of Law
Provided by Chambers
Mark Avsec is respected for his in-depth knowledge of trademark and copyright law. His experience includes matters arising from the sports, entertainment and media industries.
Provided by Chambers
Mark is my go-to in the copyright space. He is an expert on parody and fair use.
Mark is really smart and knowledgeable, I have the highest respect for him.
Mark is my go-to in the copyright space. He is an expert on parody and fair use.
Mark is really smart and knowledgeable, I have the highest respect for him.