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Copyright is the bedrock of twenty-first century business in the digital age and an emerging source of the highest-stake litigations. Whatever your industry, and whether you develop, create, distribute, or train, copyright is inevitably interwoven with the legal issues you face.
We understand the nuances and complexities of copyright, and are at the front line of its presently evolving landscape. World-leading technology, fashion, media, broadcasting, sports, music, publishing, and gaming companies turn to our connected global team of copyright lawyers for cutting edge solutions across the full spectrum of copyright issues.
Whether surrounding user-generative content, software / database rights, AI, streaming, fair use or moral rights, if it’s copyright, we’ve got it covered.
Our capabilities at a glance
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IP litigators
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Represented over 240 clients in cross-border IP litigation cases over the last 10 years
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years working as one cross-border team
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we represent more than half of the world’s best 100 global brands, 2024 Interbrand Report
Representative experience
Advised a major CIS region technology and media company on infringement allegations in relation to highly successful multiplayer online game, in particular on the right to adapt its game engine.
Advised Fox Group on unauthorized downloading, conversion to digital, and online free distribution of several TV series in France prior to their showing on French TV.
Represented an NFL club in allegations of copyright infringement relating to a logo design and its contribution to royalties received from merchandise bearing the logo.
Represented Blizzard Entertainment Inc. and its business partner in China, NetEase, in infringement and unfair competition dispute against a Chinese gaming company regarding infringement of Blizzard's online game.
Represented Fremantle Media in infringement dispute between 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' TV formats.
Successfully negotiated pre-suit resolution of an infringement dispute related to use of car photographs by online travel and car rental agency.
Successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of copyright infringement claim relating to a logo appearing on consumer products.
Represented retail outlet in copyright infringement lawsuit involving images used in advertising materials.
Represented The Walt Disney Company on an infringement claim relating to the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
Awards and recognitions
Ranked Band 1 for Copyright in France
Legal 500
2026
Ranked Tier 1 for Copyright in Germany
Managing IP, IP Stars
2025
Recommended for Copyright in China (foreign firms)
Managing IP, IP Stars
2025
Ranked in Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright and Trade Secret
Chambers USA (Washington D.C.)
2026
