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Media and entertainment: litigation

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP's entertainment litigation practice is experienced in handling cases within music, film, TV and online influencer sectors. The Los Angeles team handles an array of copyright, trade mark, breach of contract, unfair competition and profit participation issues for the music industry. It is also adept at First Amendment and rights of publicity matters. Artists, songwriters, estates and foundations all are typical clientele of the firm. Spearheading the practice, Robert Jacobs is known for his speciality in music disputes, where he represents international artists, songwriters, record labels and music publishers in IP litigation, contractual issues and unfair competition cases. Nathaniel Bach is noted for his skills in handling contractual disputes and IP issues, while Sarah Moses acts as an advisor to both talent and management in complex media disputes.
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  • ‘Robert Jacobs makes Manatt, Phelps & Phillips our go-to law firm.’

  • ‘Robert Jacobs is able to use his wealth of knowledge and experience to address and resolve issues in a cost effective manner. He quickly comprehends complex matters and executes to the client's wishes. ’

  • ‘The California entertainment & litigation team provides very accurate immediate advice.'

  • ‘Nathaniel Bach performed outstanding in our very sensitive high profile litigation case.’

Key clients

  • BMG Rights Management LLC
  • Estate of Pop Smoke
  • Alan Ett
  • DMX
  • Downtown Music Group and DashGo
  • European Climate Foundation
  • Megan Roup/The Sculpt Society LLC
  • The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation
  • TelevisaUnivision, Inc.
  • Diplo

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Robert Jacobs

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Nathaniel Bach

Practice head

Robert Jacobs

Other key lawyers

Nathaniel Bach; Sarah Moses