Mr Barry Slotnick > Loeb & Loeb LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Loeb & Loeb LLP has longstanding expertise in the entertainment industry, assisting film and TV, music, digital media, theatre and sports clients in contentious matters. The team is comprised of entertainment and IP specialists who are well-equipped to tackle complex copyright infringement cases, trade mark and dress infringement, piracy, false advertising and individual rights of privacy and publicity. Clientele of the firm consist of motion picture studios, TV networks, production companies, artists, music publishers and record labels. Other litigation matters include profit participation, licensing, royalty, financing and contractual disputes. IP specialist Barry Slotnick leads the New York practice alongside litigation co-head Christian Carbone. The Los Angeles litigation practice is led by David Grossman who is well-versed in commercial disputes and regularly advocates for motion picture and TV studios, production and distribution companies and music rights holders. Tal Dickstein sits in New York and is experienced in defending copyright infringement cases for music publishers, record labels, artists and songwriters. Lauren Fried and John Gatti often work together on entertainment litigation in Los Angeles.

Loeb & Loeb LLP remains a market leader in addressing IP needs, from the development and acquisition of rights to the protection and enforcement of rights, the team strives to stay ahead of the curve in technological transformations. The group is highly regarded for its diverse portfolio of renowned and emerging clients, leveraging deep industry expertise with strong litigation skills to provide strategic representation across various sectors. Barry Slotnick, an authority in the field who represents the New York office, heads the entertainment and IP litigation practice. He brings extensive experience in copyright infringement cases to high-profile clients in the music, entertainment, advertising, licensing, and merchandising industries. David Grossman, based in Los Angeles, serves as co-chair and protects and defends clients IP assets, demonstrating expertise with high profile celebrities and athletes. Los Angeles’ Melanie Howard offers niche expertise in luxury brand practice, focusing on acquisition, protection and licensing for major brands, her practices also extends to entertainment, media, and e-sports. In 2024 Wook Hwang departed the firm and Michael Barry joined.