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Winston & Strawn LLP

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Winston & Strawn LLP represents clients in the entertainment space on a range of high-value infringement litigation cases enabling safe public access to entertainment, information and business offerings. The team is widely recognised for their litigation and counselling experience related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The team is headed in New York by Michael Elkin , a seasoned trial lawyer, who specializes in digital media intellectual property disputes involving the streaming of motion picture, television and music properties. Co-chair Jennifer Golinveaux , based in San Francisco, has notable experience in litigating a wide variety of IP cases in federal courts. In Los Angeles Diana Leiden brings expertise in representing tech and media companies, placing particular focus on emerging technologies and internet-related issues. Sean Anderson, based in New York, represents technology and media companies in IP disputes, holding niche expertise in video game legal solutions.
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  • 'The copyright team at Winston is fantastic. They know their law and are very capable in providing an aggressive defense for their clients. They worked hard and got us very favorable results and dismissal of all copyright claims.’

  • 'The best of the best. Great and effective lawyers in this area.’

  • ‘WS has a depth of knowledge and reputation for strategic and aggressive litigation that serves their corporate clients both offensively and defensively.’

  • ‘Jennifer Golinveaux offers strategic assessment and a business sense second to none. Tom Kearney, provides learned and detailed assistance in a broad spectrum of IP issues.’

Key clients

  • Cox Communications
  • Bill Graham Archives, LLC d/b/a Wolfgang

Work highlights

  • Convinced the Fourth Circuit to overturn a US$1B copyright verdict against Cox Communications.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Michael Elkin

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Jennifer Golinveaux

Practice head

Jennifer Golinveaux; Michael Elkin

Other key lawyers

Diana Leiden; Sean Anderson; Tom Kearney