ArentFox Schiff deals with a variety of copyright matters, with particular strength in the music and entertainment industries. Led by Christopher Norton in Washington DC, the team counsels clients on copyright transfer terminations, in addition to registering, buying and selling copyrighted works. Also in Washington DC, Anthony Lupo advises clients in the entertainment, fashion and technology industries, whilst Ricardo Fischer is equipped to handle copyright litigation. Splitting his time between New York and Boston, Matthew Finkelstein has extensive experience in transactions involving the acquisition of copyrights, in addition to advising on ownership and licensing issues. New York-based Michelle Mancino Marsh is a key name to note for clients in the technology sector, with notable proficiency in litigation. Ross Charap departed the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Matthew Finkelstein is in the prime of his career, client friendly and expert in all that he does.’
‘All its people are great to communicate with, very professional and prepared. We trust our most important matters to them.’
‘Ricardo Fischer is a great partner, and eager to help with a great responsiveness level. We trust our most important clients to him, and he is our IP specialist to go to in important and serious matters.’
‘Very knowledgeable compared to other firms, fair billing and good availability.’
Key clients
- Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, together with their music publishing company Promopub B.V.
- Pointer Sisters
- BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
- Wise Music
- Estate of William E. "Billy" Preston
- Livelihood Music Company
- BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
- Family of the late famed hip hop photographer, Chi Modu
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Boston Dynamics
- Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation
- Buzzfeed, Inc.
Work highlights
Representation of BMG in its acquisition of a comprehensive music rights collection.
Defending Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, together with their music publishing company Promopub B.V., BMG Rights Management (US) LLC and UMG Recordings, Inc. in a copyright infringement lawsuit commenced in federal court in Louisiana.
Assisting Warner Bros. Discovery with its international and domestic copyright portfolio.
Practice head
Christopher Norton
Other key lawyers
Anthony Lupo; Ricardo Fischer; Matthew Finkelstein; Michelle Mancino Marsh