Intellectual Property and Entertainment

Abrams Fensterman's Intellectual Property and Entertainment Practice Group brings together attorneys from our core specialty disciplines within the firm, from Healthcare to Corporate to Tax and Guardianship, whether developing and subsequently closing major transactions for the firm's institutional entertainment companies or handling matters for individual artists, musicians, authors, or small business owners. We bring value to our clients and strive to secure exceptional results whether it be through litigation, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. The Intellectual Property and Entertainment group offers a complete range of dispute resolution services, including resolving intellectual property and breach of contract issues. Our attorneys assist our clients by proactively identifying potential areas of liability and vigorously enforcing their contractual and property rights.

Our practice includes attorneys who are experts in their respective fields and who maintain contacts with highly placed individuals throughout the industry. We pride ourselves on our well rounded and balanced team of attorneys. Our unique combination of legal expertise and diverse industry contacts enhances our capacity to negotiate effectively and close deals efficiently. Our expertise in structuring complex "smart" deals is an invaluable resource to our clients.

Our clients include individuals and institutions including Fortune 500 corporations, major internet companies, production companies, promoters, photographers, authors, merchandising companies, distributors, high net-worth individuals, financial institutions, music companies, publishers, sports teams, executives, athletes and artists of every kind, including, singers, musicians, writers, directors, producers and actors.

Areas of Focus

• Branding
• Employment - Executive Talent: Entertainment
• Entertainment, Film and Sports: Tax
• Entertainment Litigation
• Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Litigation
• Infringement Issues - Bootleg Injunctions
• Internet and E-Commerce Law
• Media Law
• Software Licensing
• Transactional Entertainment, Licensing
• Video Game Licensing
• Motion Picture and Television Talent
• Motion Picture, Corporate Media and Entertainment
• Music
• Music Litigation
• Sports
• Theater