Overview
The entertainment industry presents business, legal and cultural issues unlike any other. When these issues become contentious, a team that truly understands all facets of the business is critical to achieving a client's overarching goals — goals that often transcend the discrete dispute of the moment.
Recognized in Chambers USA Guide 2022 as “a fantastic entertainment law firm,” we work broadly across the industry on behalf of clients in the music, motion picture, television and new media sectors on virtually every type of contract-, intellectual property- and entertainment-business related dispute that can arise. Our goal is to protect and even enhance our clients' rights and assets in the broader context of their business, and to do so applying industry-leading client service, skill and integrity.
Trusted representation
We have represented many of our entertainment industry clients for years, who rely on Katten for our “ability to both understand and immerse [ourselves] into the details, as well as seeing the bigger picture with an intuitive understanding of [their] tolerance and interests.” (Chambers USA Guide 2023) Because of the trust built during those long-term relationships, our clients frequently call on us to develop risk assessment strategies and provide prelitigation advice that help them avoid future lawsuits. However, when litigation is unavoidable, our attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with wide-ranging experience to ensure that our clients achieve the optimal results.
Whether a superstar recording artist, a motion picture studio or a television network, clients rely on our assistance in disputes related to copyright and intellectual property; motion picture and television development, production, valuation and distribution; right of publicity; First Amendment; musical recording and publishing; artist/manager/agent relations; and defamation and right of privacy, as well as other types of disputes. In all matters, our attorneys take pride in bringing clients creative yet practical solutions to complicated legal problems, and in handling those problems with the discretion and sensitivity the industry requires.
We represent the full spectrum of entertainers, content producers, distributors, and entertainment and media organizations, including:
- World-renowned recording artists, record labels, music publishers and concert promoters
- Motion picture studios
- Television networks
- Film and television production and distribution companies
- Internet and digital media companies
- Film and television entrepreneurs and creators
- Online and video game developers and publishers
- Print and electronic book publishers
- Animation studios
- Technology, media and communications companies.
"The Katten team is experienced, thoughtful and thorough. Each member brings their own value and experience to the table. The service is always excellent." "The team is extraordinarily responsive."
Chambers USA 2023
(California, Media & Entertainment: Litigation Department) survey response
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