Utilizing its extensive international capabilities that extend throughout Latin America, Europe and Asia, ArentFox Schiff enjoys a strong reputation in the entertainment, fashion and food and beverage sectors, operating for notable clients such as Warner Bros Discovery and Ferrari. Leading the team from Washington DC is Ricardo Fischer, who holds a wealth of experience in international distribution and market entry counseling, Anthony Lupo, who is well-versed in the realm of entertainment, fashion, and technology, and Christopher Norton, who handles all facets of domestic and global brand protection. Washington DC-based managing partner Cristina Carvalho routinely acts for a diverse client roster, encompassing Mars, Incorporated, and various celebrities and sports figures. Operating from the firm’s New York office, Michelle Mancino Marsh particularly excels in multijurisdictional IP mandates, while Elizabeth Cohen leads the firm’s metaverse enforcement task force alongside a unique expertise in relation to footwear and sneaker product design law.

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Key clients

  • WarnerBros. Discovery
  • Rothy’s, Inc.
  • Restaurant Brands International (Burger King and Tim Hortons)
  • Ferrari S.p.A.
  • Tesla
  • Deutsche Telekom AG (T-Mobile)
  • Boston Dynamics
  • Buzzfeed, Inc.
  • The Western Union Company

Work highlights

  • Served as primary IP counsel in the merger of Discovery and Warner Brothers (the largest media merger in 2022), including new domains, trademarks, copyrights, and all other IP aspects.
  • Acting as lead counsel to footwear brand, Rothy’s in all of the company’s national and international IP matters, from product concept to launch, and now in the enforcement of the brand and designs against third-party infringement and counterfeiting.
  • Managing the extensive worldwide trademark portfolio for Tesla, including brand clearance, protection, publicity rights, and enforcement matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ricardo Fischer, Anthony Lupo, Chris Norton

Other key lawyers

Cristina Carvalho, Michelle Mancino Marsh, Elizabeth Cohen