Arnold & Porter

The intellectual property group at Arnold & Porter brings strength to defending the copyright portfolios of major sports leagues, broadcast and cable networks, and film studios involved in high-stakes litigation. The practice is led by experienced intellectual property litigators Matthew Wolf, a tech sector specialist in Washington DC, and Dina Hayes, who utilises complex litigation to confront counterfeiting in Chicago. Representing household names in broadcasting and film production, Dori Hanswirth brings media and entertainment expertise to the firm’s New York office, along with Theresa House, who, in addition to entertainment files, also advises on complex First Amendment issues. Rhonda Trotter at the Los Angeles office currently represents consumer credit company Experian in ongoing matters. In Washington DC, counsel Michael Kientzle gives focus to sports matters, representing Major League Baseball, the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, NFL, and the NHL. In Los Angeles, counsel Oscar Ramallo employs a skill set in every stage of copyright litigation, drawing on a background as a clerk for Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.