While managing and protecting a diverse array of international copyright portfolios, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP’s IP practice has a strong presence in the internet sector, sports, media, and entertainment industries. Heads oversee the department nationwide: In New York, seasoned litigators Rachel Epstein and Todd Anten head the practice, bringing experience in arguing cases for major brands in front of the state and federal courts. Los Angeles-based Daniel Posner, has experience in pursuing and defending against claims of unauthorized use in the federal courts and US Patent Office. Also in Los Angeles, Robert Schwartz is a recognised authority within the entertainment and media fields, handling high-stake IP cases. In Silicon Valley, Margret Caruso is a key representative of internet, technology and advertising companies who holds niche expertise in infringement cases concerning biochemical, computer and mechanical patents. Also in Silicon Valley, Rachel Herrick Kassabian specializes in representing internet sector businesses and tech startups. Chicago-based lawyer Andrew Schapiro offers trial and appellate experience in high-stakes copyright matters.
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Key clients

  • Zuru, Inc.
  • Vimeo, Inc. & Connected Ventures, LLC
  • Spotify USA Inc.
  • Snail Games USA Inc. and Wildcard Properties LLC
  • VIZIO, Inc.
  • Zazzle Inc.
  • TeamLab, Inc.
  • X Corp. (formerly Twitter, Inc.)
  • Michael Jackson Estate
  • NVIDIA

Lawyers

Practice head

Margret Caruso; Rachel Epstein; Todd Anten; Daniel C. Posner; Robert Schwartz

Other key lawyers

Rachel Herrick Kassabian; Andrew Shapiro