Mayer Brown International LLP fields a team well vested in digital media copyright controversies with expertise extending to infringement, fair use defenses, licensing and putative class action cases. The firm represents tech industry titans such as Google, Spotify and YouTube. Headed by Paul Fakler in New York, seasoned litigator, who is renowned for his recent defense of Pandora. Jacob Ebin , adept at representing a range of clients before the Department of Justice, advises on copyright issues for new media and traditional media companies. Allison M. Aviki is lauded for her well-rounded litigation experience, handling everything from pre-filing investigations to appeals and settlement negotiations. All named lawyers are based in the New York Office.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Outstanding legal service from knowledgeable and professional practitioner’

  • ‘I work most closely with Jacob Ebin who represents TMLC. He is a top-notch lawyer who provides outstanding service at a reasonable rate.’

  • ‘This practice is unique because of the team's depth of knowledge and experience in all matters relating to copyright, antitrust and music licensing. Jacob Ebin provides outstanding client service combined with excellent legal guidance and practical solutions.’

  • ‘The team stands out from other firms because of their willingness to look beyond solely litigation solutions and develop strategic plans and solutions that might or might not involve litigation e.g. more extensive negotiations, etc.’

Clients clés

  • Spotify USA Inc.
  • Pandora Media, LLC
  • Sirius XM
  • Music Choice
  • Orchestra Music Licensing Association
  • Google

Points forts

  • Secured a total win in its multiyear defense of Spotify USA Inc. against music publishers Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated in federal district court in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Advising Satellite Radio and Online Radio Broadcasting Company, Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
  • Representing the Television Music License Committee in Complex Copyright and Music Matters

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Paul Fakler

Autres avocats clés

Jacob Ebin; Allison M. Aviki