Media & Entertainment: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
212.509.3900About
Provided by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
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
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP litigates complex copyright infringement and content licensing disputes on behalf of media and entertainment clients, including the motion picture industry and interactive software developers. The law firm is particularly noted for its IP practice.
Work Highlights
- Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp represented video distributor Vubiquity in defense of a claim pertaining to alleged unauthorized distribution of content.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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Notable Practitioners
Christine Lepera is co-chair of the firm's entertainment and intellectual property litigation practice. She has a wealth of experience litigating on behalf of clients in the music industry.
Eleanor Lackman has vast experience handling intellectual property litigation, with particular prowess in the representation of media and entertainment companies.
"She is very practical, responsive and knowledgeable of the intersection between sports and IP law. She is truly invaluable."
"Her specialty is copyright and strategy advice. She's nothing short of brilliant."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
New York