Represented Apple Corps. Ltd. and negotiated with The Walt Disney Studios to develop a state-of-the-art “performance capture” remake of the 1968 psychedelic animated movie “Yellow Submarine.”  In addition to negotiating rights for the film, conducted extensive and sophisticated negotiations involving a comprehensive array of additional ancillary rights, including theme park rights, stage play rights, music rights, television rights, interactive gaming rights, and merchandising rights, among other licensing arrangements.

Represented Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in complex, comprehensive and sophisticated negotiations in connection with its cutting-edge license to Universal Pictures of the motion picture and allied rights in the blockbuster video game "Bioshock®."  In addition to the film, MS&K negotiated a variety of ancillary rights, including theme park rights, television rights and a host of merchandising rights, in a number of complex and nuanced agreements.

Structured $200 million per year investment in program funding for network to leverage the acquisition of programming with a total production value in excess of $1 billion.

Negotiated a joint venture to establish a new production/financing/distribution entity involving $150 million in funding.

Structured $200 million per year investment in program funding for network to leverage the acquisition of programming with a total production value in excess of $1 billion.

Represented bank in participation agreements for independent film slate.

On behalf of studio/investor, negotiated financing arrangement for a slate of more than 20 high budget films with an estimated value of $1.5 billion.

Negotiated joint venture to establish new production/financing/distribution entity involving $150 million in funding.

Negotiated $5 million plus settlement of net profit claim against major studio.

Represented distributor in $3 million in audit claims from independent producer.

Successfully represented multiple insurers in motion picture disputes involving film financing transactions.

On behalf of studio, negotiated profit pooling arrangement for group of A-level players.

Structured and negotiated sale of remake rights for movies in excess of $2.5 million.

Negotiated one of the largest talent agreements in the motion picture industry.

On behalf of studios, negotiate first look deals with major producers and directors.

Implemented U.S. channel’s joint venture with U.K. channel, involving co-production of hundreds of hours of television programming and the launch of three newly branded channels.

Represent major international distribution company on acquisitions of films with budgets over $100 million.

Examples of recent financing and distribution agreements include: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Thank You for Smoking, Hannibal Rising, and March of the Penguins.

Negotiated agreement between Allied Domecq and Warner Bros. to tie in Kahlua with Catwoman.

Negotiated and structured international cross-promotional arrangements between soda brand and high-grossing feature film series.

Negotiated $10 million plus deal between manufacturer of home repair products and studio for use of character as spokesperson and symbol of brand.

Structured UK/US investment vehicle for producer of Broadway and London West End plays and reviewed offering memoranda.

Negotiated agreements between studio and theatre producers for long-running and internationally successful musicals.

Advised entrepreneurs on proposed investment of $50 million in start-up film company.

Drafted business plans for television network regarding new media distribution strategy.

Drafted Business Plan for European rights aggregation and television production company seeking investors for specialty production unit.

Negotiated agreements with Oracle Corporation and other software companies for the development of innovative software, including fundraising software for PBS and its member stations, and fulfillment software for PBS Home Video and Learning Services.

Modernized and systemized methods of information retrieval regarding film rights in library.

Negotiated first round of financing for high definition TV channels.

On behalf of financier, structured and negotiated agreement forming new independent film finance company, engaging well known producer team and acquiring product.

Successful representation of 23 Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) members in a copyright infringement action against a CD manufacturing plant, resulting in the largest copyright award in U.S. history of approximately $136 million in damages. This decision was upheld on appeal and protected from discharge in later bankruptcy proceedings. Atlantic Recording Corp. v. Media Group (C.D. Cal. 2003).

Developed, implemented and coordinated national litigation campaign on behalf of RIAA member companies against individual users of P2P file sharing systems.

Developed and are currently implementing an anti-piracy and intellectual property enforcement program for major video game publishers.

Obtained multi-million dollar judgment against online motion picture internet pirate.

Represented the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) members in DMCA and copyright litigation against software maker 321 Studios. Obtained summary judgment and an injunction against 321 Studios, blocking further distribution of the company’s infringing software, capable of cracking copy protection on DVDs.

Represented the MPAA in DMCA litigation filed by InternetMovies.com Inc. Set important case law precedent relating to the take-down provisions of the DMCA. Rossi v. Motion Picture Association of America Inc., (9th Cir. 2004).

Represent motion picture studio in copyright infringement claims over music composition and performance rights in a feature film.

On behalf of MPAA members, obtained permanent injunction prohibiting defendant company from falsely claiming distribution rights in Korea.

Represented producers of a Top 10 hit reality TV program in claims involving copyright infringement and idea submission.

Successfully defended at trial copyright infringement claims involving the motion pictures Twister and Sister Act.

Represented UMG Recordings, Inc., in litigation brought against Mazda and its advertising agency for the unauthorized use of plaintiff’s sound recording and musical composition in a television advertisement. Obtained a favorable settlement.

Defended MCA Records against accounting and copyright claims brought by the owner and licensor of country music recordings arising from dissolution of the parties’ 15-year licensing and distribution relationship.

Successfully represented Take2 Interactive and Rockstar Games in trademark litigation in U.S. District Court involving their best selling title, "Grand Theft Auto San Andreas." Obtained dismissal of case on First Amendment grounds.

Successfully represented MCA Records in trial court and on appeal, defending a claim of trademark infringement and unfair competition brought by Mattel, Inc., seeking to enjoin the hit recording Barbie Girl.  Mattel, Inc. v. MCA Records (9th Cir. 2002).

On behalf of the producer of a major motion picture, successfully opposed the registration of several trademark applications. Also registered trademarks for the film and related merchandising.