The intellectual property team at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP has a strong focus on high-profile copyright disputes involving infringement, ownership rights and right of publicity claims. At the helm of the practice in Los Angeles, Robert Jacobs frequently assists in copyright disputes in the entertainment industry, representing major record labels, film studios and artists. Also in Los Angeles, Nathaniel Bach handles the full spectrum of copyright, right of publicity and emerging issues in AI and blockchain, whilst Jessica Wood is best known for her work in intellectual property transactions, copyright registration, content protection and licensing. New York-based Lisa Rosaya has longstanding experience in obtaining, protecting and monetizing IP assets, and Samantha Katze is a name to note for clients in the real estate, financial services and retail industries.
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‘Robert Jacobs is aligned with the needs and strategy of his clients. He listens to his clients and advises as to the strengths and weaknesses of their intended strategy and goals.’
Key clients
- Megan Roup/The Sculpt Society LLC
- EmPawa Africa
- The White Stripes
- Estate of Earl Simmons p/k/a DMX
- Airbnb
- TelevisaUnivison, Inc.
- Ivan Ramirez
- Estate of Pop Smoke
- Alan Ett
- Lockton Companies, LLC
- Samuel Awuku
Practice head
Robert Jacobs
Other key lawyers
Nathaniel Bach; Jessica Wood; Lisa Rosaya; Samantha Katze