About

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For decades, Winston has filled a unique niche in the media and entertainment industry, and we continue to be at the forefront of today’s most important and challenging cases. Our interdisciplinary team advises some of the world’s most prominent industry players—studios, production companies, entertainers, artists, athletes, other celebrities, and other sector participants—in connection with the disputes and deals that are moving this dynamic industry forward. Our team is widely recognized for our litigation and counseling experience related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, including a series of landmark victories for internet service providers (ISPs) and other digital media companies—wins that continue to shape the law governing technology-driven media content. We also handle disputes related to patent, trade dress, and advertising, as well as issues relating to film and television distribution agreements and licensing, anti-piracy and copy protection, and rights of publicity/owners’ rights.


Areas of Focus:

  • Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity & Finance
  • First Amendment Law
  • Intellectual Property & Entertainment Litigation
  • Licensing, Contracts & IP Transactions

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - New York
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Winston & Strawn LLP is recognized for its highly sought-out media and entertainment practice. The law firm is particularly skilled in intellectual property litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston & Strawn represented Cox Communications in a lawsuit, defending their client against allegations of copyright infringement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Elkin
3
Michael Elkin
3
Band 3

Michael Elkin has a robust litigation practice, which sees him frequently handling copyright infringement claims. His clients include leading media and entertainment companies.

"He is a great trial lawyer and a long-time partner with us meaning he knows all the aspects of our business deeply. He's very commercial."

Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP

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New York

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

Michael Elkin
3
Michael Elkin
3
Band 3

Members

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Jeffrey Kessler

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Michael Elkin

Head of Department

Sean Anderson

Clients

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Activision Blizzard

Actors’ Equity Association

Bill Graham Archives (dba Wolfgang’s Vault)

Bright House Networks LLC

Charter Communications, Inc.

Cox Communications, Inc.

Fox News Network LLC and Fox Corporation

Hasbro

Krafton

Industries

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & NFTs

Cable & Telecommunications

New Media & Entertainment

Videogame, Gaming & Esports