Entertainment


Gregory J. Tarone Lawyer
Location
118 North Bedford Road , Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Wills & Probate, International Trade, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Sports

Gregory J. Tarone, Esq., has been active in the New York Bar since 1979, practicing in the fields of contracts, estates and trusts, wills, real estate, business, international transactions, and sports at all levels, with extensive experience representing both individuals and businesses as well as managing sim;e to complex cases across state boundaries and national boundaries.

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Vicki Wilson Lawyer
Location
548 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117

Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody, Estate, Adoption, Entertainment

Attorney Vicki Webb is an experienced attorney who Cares About her Clients. She is ready to talk with you and guide you through the stressful legal process. Whether you are contemplating Divorce, have a Child Custody or Support issue, want to Adopt or need a Will/Estate Plan, Vicki is ready to help you.

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Bryce D. Neier Lawyer
Location
2545 Ravenhill Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Lawsuit & Dispute, Entertainment, Ethics

The Law Office of Bryce D. Neier is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina and I handle a wide range of civil matters. However, the focus of my practice is domestic law – divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division – as well as DUI / DWI and traffic violations. I routinely represent clients throughout Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson Counties, which includes the cities of Fayetteville and Lumberton, and the town of Raeford. In addition, I am committed to serving military personnel and their families stationed at Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and overseas.

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Nigel S. Scott Lawyer
Location
1500 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

Immigration, Contract, Accident & Injury, Criminal, Sports

The firm’s principal attorney, Nigel S. Scott, Esquire, began his legal training in the Delaware County Office of the Public Defender, where he represented indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses. Nigel then represented the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. There he continued to hone his trial advocacy skills prosecuting misdemeanors and minor felonies. The combined experience allowed Nigel to gain valuable insight and training with regards to both defending and prosecuting criminal cases in Philadelphia and neighboring jurisdictions. Nigel took the experience, skills, and training he acquired in the criminal courtroom and applied them to civil trials as well, zealously protecting the rights of clients who were injured by the negligence of others. With very little advertising, Nigel has been able to develop a growing practice based largely on the word of mouth referrals of satisfied clients, as well as fellow attorneys familiar with the quality of his work and the depth of his commitment to equal justice. As part of our commitment to equal justice, our firm dedicates a minimum of 50 hours each year to pro bono service, with Mr. Scott being named to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for each of the past five years. As a firm, we are honored to continue in service to Pennsylvania’s vulnerable communities.

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Tre Lovell Lawyer
Location
1875 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA 90067

Business, Employment, Intellectual Property, Entertainment

With 25 years of experience, Tre Lovell practices in most areas of business law, corporate law, entertainment law, intellectual property law, employment law and general civil litigation. His clientele varies from individuals to high-profile companies in Los Angeles and beyond. Tre Lovell has been noted among the elite trial lawyers in the nation. He was named "Lawyer of the Year", Finalist, by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was further honored by The National Law Journal as one of the Top 50 Litigation Trailblazers in the nation. Mr. Lovell has been recognized among the top 1% of attorneys in the country as a litigator through such esteemed organizations as America's Top 100 Attorneys, Distinguished Justice Advocates, National Academy of Jurisprudence, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Rue's Best Attorneys of America. In addition, Tre Lovell was awarded the Litigator Award for two years in a row (2014-2015) by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents for extraordinary litigation achievement, an award given to less that 1% of attorneys in the U.S. and to approximately only 12 firms per state each year. Mr. Lovell serves as Global Law Experts' exclusive representative expert from California for litigation, and has received additional accolades for business and entertainment law from such organizations as Corporate LiveWire, Acquisition International and Acquisition Finance Magazine. The Lovell Firm was further profiled in Forbes Magazine in September 2014, and has been featured on numerous television newscasts. Mr. Lovell's aggressive and relentless style of representation for his clients, in both their litigation and transactional interests, has garnered him an exceptional reputation within the legal and business communities. Mr. Lovell received his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 1992. He is licensed in both California and Nevada. In addition to practicing law, he is a national gold medal champion and former black belt instructor in the martial arts.

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David K. McGill Lawyer
Location
2655 S. Le Jeune Rd Coral Gables, FL 33134

Employment, Family Law, Entertainment, Business Organization

David K. McGill was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. McGill specializes in Entertainment Law, Business Affairs and Consulting. His global entertainment services include but not limited to record label development, artist development, drafting and negotiation of entertainment contracts, digital and mobile music content, copyright, and trademark. Mr. McGill has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996. Mr. McGill also focuses on foreclosure defense law and labor and employment law, stemming from race discrimination, race harassment, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. McGill is a graduate of University of Miami Law School. During his law school years, Mr. McGill was a recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, served as VP of International Moot Court and was a member of the Entertainment Sports Law Society, and Black Law Student Association. Mr. McGill received his undergraduate degree from Thomas More College (B.A. Management Info Systems, Cum Laude) and his M.B.A. from Xavier University (Business Entrepreneurship) David McGill's professional affiliations include the Entertainment and Sports Law section of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association. Mr. McGill is also active in the community and volunteers as a mentor and legal consultant to inner city youth.

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Thomas Reynolds Lawyer
Location
3390 Peacthree Road Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326

Accident & Injury, Entertainment, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant

Mr. Reynolds was educated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated with honors before attending law school at Columbia University in New York, one of the highest ranked programs in the country. After graduating law school, Mr. Reynolds went on to practice at some of the world's most prestigious international law firms including Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney (Pittsburgh), Dechert (Philadelphia), and most recently King & Spalding (Atlanta). His experience at these firms provided him with invaluable insight and deal flows totaling over $3 Billion dollars worth of transaction experience. In addition to his background in corporate law, Mr. Reynolds has also had the privilege of working with one of the most successful brands in the entertainment business, Universal Music Group, where he had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the music and film industry as a label executive of Global Icon Media, and distribution partner of Universal Music Group. Today, Mr. Reynolds is proud to have established his own firm dedicated to helping the clients he wants to work with, who need his help, and will benefit from his experience and passion for the law.

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Steven Howard Simenowitz Lawyer
Location
6205 Wallis Ave Baltimore, MD 21215

Business, Lawsuit & Dispute, Entertainment

A third-generation attorney, Steve has represented individuals, businesses and not-for-profits since 1983. He graduated from Hofstra University of Law in 1982 with a Certificate of Excellence in Commercial Paper and has since published over 200 legal related articles which have appeared in the New York Law Journal, Entertainment Law and Finance, as well as The Music Paper to which he has contributed the popular "Legal Licks" column monthly since 1984. Steve is an active commercial arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and a much sought after public speaker on law related topics. He served on the Faculty Advisory Board of the Five Towns College for Music and is former counsel to the Long Beach Council for the Arts. He served multiple terms as Vice-President of the Nassau-Suffolk Horseman’s Association, an equine-based NY not-for-profit where he spearheaded legislative change on behalf of the equine industry.

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Vincent Julian Trombatore Lawyer
Location
612 Andrew Higgins Dr , New Orleans, LA 70130

Intellectual Property, Corporate, Business, Entertainment, Civil & Human Rights

Attorney Vincent Trombatore advises businesses, founders, and growth-stage companies on matters involving business law, intellectual property, technology, commercial contracts, and disputes. Licensed in Louisiana and Texas, Vincent works with clients on business formation and structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, trademark and intellectual property protection, technology-related legal issues, and outside general counsel matters. His practice focuses on helping businesses move beyond reactive legal problem-solving toward practical legal structures that support growth, protect ownership, manage risk, and create long-term business value. A native of the Lafayette, Louisiana area, Vincent earned his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he received a Certificate in International Legal Studies. Before law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Political Science, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His science background helped shape his interest in intellectual property, technology, innovation, and the intersection of law and business. Vincent also studied Comparative Intellectual Property Law through Santa Clara University School of Law's Munich program and interned with Zimmermann & Partner in Munich, Germany, gaining international exposure to intellectual property and business law. Since entering practice, Vincent has represented and advised clients on business formation and governance, commercial agreements, trademarks and intellectual property portfolios, entertainment matters, technology and digital business issues, and commercial disputes. His experience includes helping entrepreneurs protect and commercialize their brands and intellectual property, negotiating mergers and acquisitions and business relationships, and advising companies as their legal needs become more complex. Vincent serves as Of Counsel to LaBorde Legal Group, where he supports the firm's business, intellectual property, technology, and growth-company initiatives. He works with founder-led and closely held businesses that need practical counsel concerning contracts, governance, IP ownership, technology risk, commercial relationships, and recurring legal needs. Vincent's approach is grounded in a straightforward principle: legal advice should account for how a business actually operates. He works to understand a client's objectives, identify material legal and business risks, and develop practical solutions that allow owners and management teams to make informed decisions and move their businesses forward.

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Alan M. Sack Lawyer
Location
6800 Jericho Tpk. Syosset, NY 11791

Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Entertainment

Alan Sack is a Registered Patent Attorney and an experienced intellectual property attorney. A graduate of MIT and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Alan helps his clients protect their patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in disputes before district courts across the United States, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO), as well as before the United States International Trade Commission (US ITC). He has served as lead and associate counsel in numerous patent, trademark, unfair competition, and copyright litigations and has also mediated intellectual property disputes. In the realm of patent law, Alan handles patent and design patent litigation matters before U.S. district courts, and inter partes matters before the US PTO, including patent appeals, reissues, reexaminations, and post-issue review proceedings. He also counsels clients on patent preparation and infringement matters and has extensive experience in the preparation, prosecution, and appeals of patent applications before the US PTO in a broad spectrum of technologies and designs. He is experienced in patent and copyright protection of technologies relating to computer sciences and business methods, as well as nanotechnology, biotechnology, medical devices, imaging, LED lighting, mechanical devices, energy storage, radiation detection, superconductors, computer sciences, signal processing, iontophoresis and chemical technologies, waste treatment, polymer molding and processing, chemical engineering, petroleum processing, films, fluid handling, and business methods. Alan also has successfully overseen opposition proceedings before the European and Japanese Patent Offices, and handles licensing negotiations and preparation of license agreements. Alan is experienced in trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation in the U.S. district courts, and opposition and cancellation proceedings before the US PTO. He routinely counsels clients in adoption and clearance of trademarks and service marks and the protection of trade secrets, as well as U.S. and foreign trademark filing, prosecution, opposition, and appeals. His practice also encompasses counseling and negotiation of branding and advertising transactions. He advises clients regarding protection and use of trademarks in advertising and product packaging, advertising claims, and the use of appropriate marking of patents and registered trademarks on product packaging and brochures. Alan has extensive Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret & UC protection, Counseling, Licensing, and Litigation experience in the Apparel, Banking, Entertainment, Fabrics, Food, Footwear, Gaming, Music, & Restaurant industries. Alan has been a longtime member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and an active member of the Trade Name Subcommittee of the Trademark Enforcement Committee of INTA. Alan has also handled a variety of copyright and entertainment related litigation, registration and counseling matters, and has litigated software and television copyright infringement actions in U.S. district courts and before the US ITC. In a recent US ITC investigation, Alan and his team prevailed on summary determination in an investigation involving a children’s television show. The ITC’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) found lack of substantial similarity between the accused television show and the copyrights asserted in the investigation. Alan has also handled matters related to copyright infringement actions in the music industry and been successful in taking down infringing content for music posted on various Internet websites under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. (DMCA). He has also successfully conducted arbitrations under ICANN’s Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) arbitration procedures. Alan is a member of the Federal Bar Association and is part of a team of three senior patent litigators that has taken on an initiative to provide the district courts designated to participate in the Patent Cases Pilot Program (PCPP) with a series of in-depth and interactive multi-session presentations on the relevant substantive and procedural aspects of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. The sessions look at the how the new patent act affects the conduct of patent litigations before the U.S. district courts and the interplay between district court litigation and the new post-registration proceedings before the USPTO. Alan and his colleagues have presented before the judges, magistrate-judges and law clerks of the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York and have contributed to the drafting of the local patent rules that are shared by these courts.

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Gregory J. Tarone Lawyer
Location
118 North Bedford Road , Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Wills & Probate, International Trade, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Sports

Gregory J. Tarone, Esq., has been active in the New York Bar since 1979, practicing in the fields of contracts, estates and trusts, wills, real estate, business, international transactions, and sports at all levels, with extensive experience representing both individuals and businesses as well as managing sim;e to complex cases across state boundaries and national boundaries.

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Vicki Wilson Lawyer
Location
548 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117

Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody, Estate, Adoption, Entertainment

Attorney Vicki Webb is an experienced attorney who Cares About her Clients. She is ready to talk with you and guide you through the stressful legal process. Whether you are contemplating Divorce, have a Child Custody or Support issue, want to Adopt or need a Will/Estate Plan, Vicki is ready to help you.

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Bryce D. Neier Lawyer
Location
2545 Ravenhill Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Lawsuit & Dispute, Entertainment, Ethics

The Law Office of Bryce D. Neier is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina and I handle a wide range of civil matters. However, the focus of my practice is domestic law – divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division – as well as DUI / DWI and traffic violations. I routinely represent clients throughout Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson Counties, which includes the cities of Fayetteville and Lumberton, and the town of Raeford. In addition, I am committed to serving military personnel and their families stationed at Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and overseas.

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Nigel S. Scott Lawyer
Location
1500 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

Immigration, Contract, Accident & Injury, Criminal, Sports

The firm’s principal attorney, Nigel S. Scott, Esquire, began his legal training in the Delaware County Office of the Public Defender, where he represented indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses. Nigel then represented the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. There he continued to hone his trial advocacy skills prosecuting misdemeanors and minor felonies. The combined experience allowed Nigel to gain valuable insight and training with regards to both defending and prosecuting criminal cases in Philadelphia and neighboring jurisdictions. Nigel took the experience, skills, and training he acquired in the criminal courtroom and applied them to civil trials as well, zealously protecting the rights of clients who were injured by the negligence of others. With very little advertising, Nigel has been able to develop a growing practice based largely on the word of mouth referrals of satisfied clients, as well as fellow attorneys familiar with the quality of his work and the depth of his commitment to equal justice. As part of our commitment to equal justice, our firm dedicates a minimum of 50 hours each year to pro bono service, with Mr. Scott being named to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for each of the past five years. As a firm, we are honored to continue in service to Pennsylvania’s vulnerable communities.

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Tre Lovell Lawyer
Location
1875 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA 90067

Business, Employment, Intellectual Property, Entertainment

With 25 years of experience, Tre Lovell practices in most areas of business law, corporate law, entertainment law, intellectual property law, employment law and general civil litigation. His clientele varies from individuals to high-profile companies in Los Angeles and beyond. Tre Lovell has been noted among the elite trial lawyers in the nation. He was named "Lawyer of the Year", Finalist, by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was further honored by The National Law Journal as one of the Top 50 Litigation Trailblazers in the nation. Mr. Lovell has been recognized among the top 1% of attorneys in the country as a litigator through such esteemed organizations as America's Top 100 Attorneys, Distinguished Justice Advocates, National Academy of Jurisprudence, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Rue's Best Attorneys of America. In addition, Tre Lovell was awarded the Litigator Award for two years in a row (2014-2015) by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents for extraordinary litigation achievement, an award given to less that 1% of attorneys in the U.S. and to approximately only 12 firms per state each year. Mr. Lovell serves as Global Law Experts' exclusive representative expert from California for litigation, and has received additional accolades for business and entertainment law from such organizations as Corporate LiveWire, Acquisition International and Acquisition Finance Magazine. The Lovell Firm was further profiled in Forbes Magazine in September 2014, and has been featured on numerous television newscasts. Mr. Lovell's aggressive and relentless style of representation for his clients, in both their litigation and transactional interests, has garnered him an exceptional reputation within the legal and business communities. Mr. Lovell received his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 1992. He is licensed in both California and Nevada. In addition to practicing law, he is a national gold medal champion and former black belt instructor in the martial arts.

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David K. McGill Lawyer
Location
2655 S. Le Jeune Rd Coral Gables, FL 33134

Employment, Family Law, Entertainment, Business Organization

David K. McGill was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. McGill specializes in Entertainment Law, Business Affairs and Consulting. His global entertainment services include but not limited to record label development, artist development, drafting and negotiation of entertainment contracts, digital and mobile music content, copyright, and trademark. Mr. McGill has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996. Mr. McGill also focuses on foreclosure defense law and labor and employment law, stemming from race discrimination, race harassment, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. McGill is a graduate of University of Miami Law School. During his law school years, Mr. McGill was a recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, served as VP of International Moot Court and was a member of the Entertainment Sports Law Society, and Black Law Student Association. Mr. McGill received his undergraduate degree from Thomas More College (B.A. Management Info Systems, Cum Laude) and his M.B.A. from Xavier University (Business Entrepreneurship) David McGill's professional affiliations include the Entertainment and Sports Law section of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association. Mr. McGill is also active in the community and volunteers as a mentor and legal consultant to inner city youth.

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Thomas Reynolds Lawyer
Location
3390 Peacthree Road Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326

Accident & Injury, Entertainment, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant

Mr. Reynolds was educated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated with honors before attending law school at Columbia University in New York, one of the highest ranked programs in the country. After graduating law school, Mr. Reynolds went on to practice at some of the world's most prestigious international law firms including Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney (Pittsburgh), Dechert (Philadelphia), and most recently King & Spalding (Atlanta). His experience at these firms provided him with invaluable insight and deal flows totaling over $3 Billion dollars worth of transaction experience. In addition to his background in corporate law, Mr. Reynolds has also had the privilege of working with one of the most successful brands in the entertainment business, Universal Music Group, where he had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the music and film industry as a label executive of Global Icon Media, and distribution partner of Universal Music Group. Today, Mr. Reynolds is proud to have established his own firm dedicated to helping the clients he wants to work with, who need his help, and will benefit from his experience and passion for the law.

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Steven Howard Simenowitz Lawyer
Location
6205 Wallis Ave Baltimore, MD 21215

Business, Lawsuit & Dispute, Entertainment

A third-generation attorney, Steve has represented individuals, businesses and not-for-profits since 1983. He graduated from Hofstra University of Law in 1982 with a Certificate of Excellence in Commercial Paper and has since published over 200 legal related articles which have appeared in the New York Law Journal, Entertainment Law and Finance, as well as The Music Paper to which he has contributed the popular "Legal Licks" column monthly since 1984. Steve is an active commercial arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and a much sought after public speaker on law related topics. He served on the Faculty Advisory Board of the Five Towns College for Music and is former counsel to the Long Beach Council for the Arts. He served multiple terms as Vice-President of the Nassau-Suffolk Horseman’s Association, an equine-based NY not-for-profit where he spearheaded legislative change on behalf of the equine industry.

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Vincent Julian Trombatore Lawyer
Location
612 Andrew Higgins Dr , New Orleans, LA 70130

Intellectual Property, Corporate, Business, Entertainment, Civil & Human Rights

Attorney Vincent Trombatore advises businesses, founders, and growth-stage companies on matters involving business law, intellectual property, technology, commercial contracts, and disputes. Licensed in Louisiana and Texas, Vincent works with clients on business formation and structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, trademark and intellectual property protection, technology-related legal issues, and outside general counsel matters. His practice focuses on helping businesses move beyond reactive legal problem-solving toward practical legal structures that support growth, protect ownership, manage risk, and create long-term business value. A native of the Lafayette, Louisiana area, Vincent earned his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he received a Certificate in International Legal Studies. Before law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Political Science, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His science background helped shape his interest in intellectual property, technology, innovation, and the intersection of law and business. Vincent also studied Comparative Intellectual Property Law through Santa Clara University School of Law's Munich program and interned with Zimmermann & Partner in Munich, Germany, gaining international exposure to intellectual property and business law. Since entering practice, Vincent has represented and advised clients on business formation and governance, commercial agreements, trademarks and intellectual property portfolios, entertainment matters, technology and digital business issues, and commercial disputes. His experience includes helping entrepreneurs protect and commercialize their brands and intellectual property, negotiating mergers and acquisitions and business relationships, and advising companies as their legal needs become more complex. Vincent serves as Of Counsel to LaBorde Legal Group, where he supports the firm's business, intellectual property, technology, and growth-company initiatives. He works with founder-led and closely held businesses that need practical counsel concerning contracts, governance, IP ownership, technology risk, commercial relationships, and recurring legal needs. Vincent's approach is grounded in a straightforward principle: legal advice should account for how a business actually operates. He works to understand a client's objectives, identify material legal and business risks, and develop practical solutions that allow owners and management teams to make informed decisions and move their businesses forward.

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Alan M. Sack Lawyer
Location
6800 Jericho Tpk. Syosset, NY 11791

Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Entertainment

Alan Sack is a Registered Patent Attorney and an experienced intellectual property attorney. A graduate of MIT and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Alan helps his clients protect their patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in disputes before district courts across the United States, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO), as well as before the United States International Trade Commission (US ITC). He has served as lead and associate counsel in numerous patent, trademark, unfair competition, and copyright litigations and has also mediated intellectual property disputes. In the realm of patent law, Alan handles patent and design patent litigation matters before U.S. district courts, and inter partes matters before the US PTO, including patent appeals, reissues, reexaminations, and post-issue review proceedings. He also counsels clients on patent preparation and infringement matters and has extensive experience in the preparation, prosecution, and appeals of patent applications before the US PTO in a broad spectrum of technologies and designs. He is experienced in patent and copyright protection of technologies relating to computer sciences and business methods, as well as nanotechnology, biotechnology, medical devices, imaging, LED lighting, mechanical devices, energy storage, radiation detection, superconductors, computer sciences, signal processing, iontophoresis and chemical technologies, waste treatment, polymer molding and processing, chemical engineering, petroleum processing, films, fluid handling, and business methods. Alan also has successfully overseen opposition proceedings before the European and Japanese Patent Offices, and handles licensing negotiations and preparation of license agreements. Alan is experienced in trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation in the U.S. district courts, and opposition and cancellation proceedings before the US PTO. He routinely counsels clients in adoption and clearance of trademarks and service marks and the protection of trade secrets, as well as U.S. and foreign trademark filing, prosecution, opposition, and appeals. His practice also encompasses counseling and negotiation of branding and advertising transactions. He advises clients regarding protection and use of trademarks in advertising and product packaging, advertising claims, and the use of appropriate marking of patents and registered trademarks on product packaging and brochures. Alan has extensive Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret & UC protection, Counseling, Licensing, and Litigation experience in the Apparel, Banking, Entertainment, Fabrics, Food, Footwear, Gaming, Music, & Restaurant industries. Alan has been a longtime member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and an active member of the Trade Name Subcommittee of the Trademark Enforcement Committee of INTA. Alan has also handled a variety of copyright and entertainment related litigation, registration and counseling matters, and has litigated software and television copyright infringement actions in U.S. district courts and before the US ITC. In a recent US ITC investigation, Alan and his team prevailed on summary determination in an investigation involving a children’s television show. The ITC’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) found lack of substantial similarity between the accused television show and the copyrights asserted in the investigation. Alan has also handled matters related to copyright infringement actions in the music industry and been successful in taking down infringing content for music posted on various Internet websites under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. (DMCA). He has also successfully conducted arbitrations under ICANN’s Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) arbitration procedures. Alan is a member of the Federal Bar Association and is part of a team of three senior patent litigators that has taken on an initiative to provide the district courts designated to participate in the Patent Cases Pilot Program (PCPP) with a series of in-depth and interactive multi-session presentations on the relevant substantive and procedural aspects of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. The sessions look at the how the new patent act affects the conduct of patent litigations before the U.S. district courts and the interplay between district court litigation and the new post-registration proceedings before the USPTO. Alan and his colleagues have presented before the judges, magistrate-judges and law clerks of the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York and have contributed to the drafting of the local patent rules that are shared by these courts.

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