The Firm's Intellectual Property Protection and Litigation (IP) Department provides counseling and litigation services in matters such as:

Trademark and Copyright Registration & Litigation

Patent and Trade Secret Litigation

Unfair Competition Litigation

Protection and Litigation Concerning all Facets of Intellectual Property

General Business Tort


The Firm's IP practice also includes negotiating development/production agreements; creating production structures; negotiating option/acquisition agreements; engaging writers, talent, directors and producers. We represent producers of film, video and ancillary productions. We have experience in the formation and development of production companies, record labels, and publishing and licensing companies. Services include evaluating, negotiating and drafting talent engagement agreements, music, television, literary, theatre and other entertainment projects, including commercials and endorsements.

The Intellectual Property Protection and Litigation Department is supported by Associates Lynne Petillo and Hussam Chater.