A go-to practice for copyright law, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP excels in representing music publishers, record labels and composers in royalty and copyright-related work. The Toronto-based media and entertainment group also contributes extensive experience in the film and television, book publishing and video game industries, among others. Department head Casey Chisick covers a wide array of media and entertainment-related matters but he is primarily recognized for his specialist expertise in music-related issues. Leonard Glickman — who counts a string of high-profile recording artists among his clients — is also highly regarded for music-related work. The team additionally draws on IP litigator Eric Mayzel and commercial and copyright partner Lindsay Dykstra.
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Key clients
- AppQuantum Publishing
- Avril Lavigne
- Bell Media
- Blue Ant Media
- Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA)
- Cavalia
- CD Baby, MERLIN, Saavn Media
- Epic Games
- Great Pacific Media
- International Federation of the Phonographic Industries
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Practice head
Casey Chisick
Other key lawyers
Lindsay Dykstra; Eric Mayzel; Jessica Zagar