Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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Provided by Jenner & Block LLP
Jenner & Block’s Content, Media & Entertainment practice unites a set of highly skilled and nationally recognized lawyers who use their legal experience and business savvy to help content providers succeed. Whether they are known as premier copyright or trademark lawyers, experienced advisors on First Amendment or right of publicity issues, business litigators, dealmakers, or something else, these lawyers have one thing in common: They understand the highly complex and constantly changing challenges distinct to companies in the content, media and entertainment industries. Our strength comes from our attorneys' passion for the industry, the fact that our long-term clients are currently, and have historically been, at the forefront of the legal and business issues confronting the industry, and the collaboration among our multidisciplinary team members. We have recently handled some of the most important content protection matters facing the media and entertainment industry. These groundbreaking cases are changing law and impacting the way business is conducted and content is delivered. In addition, we have a rich history of handling some of the most important online copyright cases of our time, starting with the seminal Napster case.
Chambers Review
Jenner & Block LLP is commended for its expert handling of litigation involving the interplay between copyright enforcement and digital music distribution. It acts for a diverse group of content owners in the music, film and television industries, handling sizable disputes involving the ownership and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block represented the Recording Industry Association of America, and member companies Sony Music and Warner Records, in a copyright lawsuit, defending against allegations of the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted sound recordings.
Strengths
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"They are able to handle big industry-wide cases for us."
"They are able to handle big industry-wide cases for us."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Bart is national co-chair of Jenner & Block's content, media and entertainment group. He expertly handles copyright and trademark infringement disputes on behalf of well-known artists and record labels.
"Andrew is a phenomenal lawyer who is well respected."
"He is incredibly smart, strategic and unparalleled in his ability to cut through the noise and tell the most convincing story for his client. He is a very loyal outside counsel."
"He is super knowledgeable in his area of expertise."
Content, media and entertainment practice group co-chair Alison Stein undertakes high-stakes litigation for companies in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. She is particularly adept in intellectual property claims.
"She makes a genuine effort to get to know our team. She's a true partner to us."