Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP's entertainment litigation practice is experienced in handling cases within music, film, TV and online influencer sectors. The Los Angeles team handles an array of copyright, trade mark, breach of contract, unfair competition and profit participation issues for the music industry. It is also adept at First Amendment and rights of publicity matters. Artists, songwriters, estates and foundations all are typical clientele of the firm. Spearheading the practice, Robert Jacobs is known for his speciality in music disputes, where he represents international artists, songwriters, record labels and music publishers in IP litigation, contractual issues and unfair competition cases. Nathaniel Bach is noted for his skills in handling contractual disputes and IP issues, while Sarah Moses acts as an advisor to both talent and management in complex media disputes.
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  • ‘Robert Jacobs makes Manatt, Phelps & Phillips our go-to law firm.’

  • ‘Robert Jacobs is able to use his wealth of knowledge and experience to address and resolve issues in a cost effective manner. He quickly comprehends complex matters and executes to the client's wishes. ’

  • ‘The California entertainment & litigation team provides very accurate immediate advice.'

  • ‘Nathaniel Bach performed outstanding in our very sensitive high profile litigation case.’

Clients clés

  • BMG Rights Management LLC
  • Estate of Pop Smoke
  • Alan Ett
  • DMX
  • Downtown Music Group and DashGo
  • European Climate Foundation
  • Megan Roup/The Sculpt Society LLC
  • The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation
  • TelevisaUnivision, Inc.
  • Diplo

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Robert Jacobs

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Nathaniel Bach

Responsable de la pratique

Robert Jacobs

Autres avocats clés

Nathaniel Bach; Sarah Moses