ArentFox Schiff

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Matt has overseen and handled transactions exceeding $1 billion, focusing on copyrights and other intellectual property rights. The core of Matt's practice includes the music, entertainment, technology, media, and publishing industries. His practice includes general copyright counseling to businesses in connection with the creation, ownership, licensing, and use of works of authorship (e.g., musical compositions, sound recordings, books, computer programs, movies, paintings, and photographs). As part of this work, Matt advises clients on developments in the copyright law, such as in respect of the Music Modernization Act and regulations implementing the Mechanical Licensing Collective.

He also has experience in book publishing deals, technology and software development, licensing, and procurement transactions for national and international businesses, assisting creators (e.g., songwriters and recording artists) and their families with recapturing US copyrights, and representing buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of recorded music catalogs, music publishing catalogs, and related royalty streams.

Matt has been recognized for his notable work by several leading organizations, including Billboard Top Music Lawyer, Chambers Top Ranked, and Super Lawyers.

Mat is a member of the following organizations:

American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section), New York State Bar Association) Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law, and Intellectual Property Sections,) and the Association of Independent Music Publishers; The Copyright Society of the USA.

St. John’s University School of Law, JD Union College, BA

Matt enjoys spending time with his family, attending live concerts, traveling, and volunteering in his children’s school community.