What Entertainment Litigation Services Does Brodsky Law Offer?
Entertainment litigation encompasses a broad range of disputes unique to the creative and media industries — from copyright infringement and idea theft claims to contract disputes, profit participation actions, and right of publicity violations. These cases often involve substantial financial stakes, complex factual issues, and the intersection of federal intellectual property law with California state law. Whether you are an artist protecting your creative work, a producer defending against infringement allegations, or a talent participant pursuing compensation owed under an entertainment agreement, entertainment litigation requires an attorney who understands both the legal framework and the industry dynamics. Sasha Brodsky has litigated entertainment disputes in Santa Cruz and throughout California since 1998.
Entertainment litigation in California involves several distinct causes of action. Copyright infringement claims — filed in federal court — require proof of ownership of a valid copyright and unauthorized copying of protectable elements. Entertainment contract disputes often involve complex agreements with industry-specific terms and customs that require specialized knowledge to interpret and enforce. Right of publicity claims under California Civil Code Section 3344 protect individuals against the unauthorized commercial use of their name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness. Idea submission claims — though difficult to prove — provide a remedy when an individual's creative idea is misappropriated by a studio or production company. Entertainment business torts, including fraud, interference with contract, and unfair competition, round out the landscape of entertainment litigation. Sasha provides strategic litigation counsel across the full range of entertainment disputes.
Sasha's scope of counsel includes but is not limited to:
Whether you are pursuing or defending against a copyright infringement claim, enforcing an entertainment contract, asserting a right of publicity violation, or litigating an idea theft claim, Sasha provides experienced litigation counsel through every stage of the process — from pre-litigation evaluation and demand through discovery, motion practice, trial, and arbitration. He works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients in every entertainment dispute.
For more information about Brodsky Law's entertainment practice, visit our Entertainment Law page. Contact Sasha Brodsky to discuss your entertainment litigation matter.