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Winston Taylor

Winston Taylor

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United States • Intellectual property

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Copyright

Winston Taylor has a comprehensive IP and digital media offering, making them well-placed to represent clients in copyright litigation such as infringement and misappropriation. Based in the San Francisco office, Diana Leiden focuses on copyright matters involving emerging technology and internet issues in Los Angeles. Ya-Chiao Chang departed in 2025, whilst Ahtoosa Dale was promoted to partner and Kathi Vidal joined the team. Michael Elkin, Jennifer Golinveaux, and Sean Anderson have departed the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Michael Elkin is the copyright expert - he is fantastic.'
  • 'Together, the team deliver a level of advocacy marked by rigor, thoughtfulness, and unwavering professionalism. Their ability to navigate technical subject matter, manage complex litigation strategy, and provide crisp, forward‑looking guidance makes them an invaluable team for high‑stakes patent disputes. A truly exceptional group — collaborative, deeply knowledgeable, and consistently impressive.’

  • ‘Michael Elkin and Jennifer Golinveaux have a depth of knowledge, caselaw and business savvy that help us make complex, strategic decisions with confidence.’

  • ‘Michael Elkin is a pleasure of a person, who is sharp and quick witted. Michael embodies a tome of case law - in a suit.'

  • 'Jennifer Golinveaux is THE "GO TO" for strategic, real world actionable business advice. Jennifer wields her intellect like a sharp sword, every written word meeting its deadly mark.’

  • ‘Client communication is top notch; prompt and informative.'

Key clients

  • Cox Communications, Inc.
  • Hasbro, Inc.
  • WowWee Group Limited

Work highlights

Represented Cox Communications with co-counsel Orrick, and convinced the Fourth Circuit to overturn a US$1B copyright verdict.
Secured a confidential settlement for WowWee Group Limited on the eve of trial in a high-profile copyright and trademark lawsuit by Roblox over My Avastars dolls.
Represents Entertainment One and Simon Osborn in Mark Mahon’s fourth lawsuit over alleged unauthorized distribution of Strength and Honour.
Other key lawyers

Diana Leiden; Ahtoosa Dale; Kathi Vidal