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From transactions and counseling to enforcement, litigation, and the most cutting edge issues in Artificial Intelligence, our team of copyright lawyers advise and advocate at the forefront of copyright law.
We understand the nuances and complexities of copyright, and are at the front line of its presently-evolving landscape. World-leading technology, fashion, media, broadcasting, sports, music, publishing, and gaming companies turn to our connected global team of copyright lawyers for cutting edge solutions across the full spectrum of copyright issues.
Whether surrounding user-generative content, software / database rights, AI, streaming, fair use or moral rights, if it’s copyright, we’ve got it covered.
The areas we focus on
Artificial Intelligence
IP transactions
Software and technology litigation
Copyright enforcement
Copyright counseling
Content litigation
When it comes to litigating the heart of their businesses, the world’s most prominent content creators turn to Hogan Lovells. Our well-seasoned team of copyright litigators understands your business, the value of your content and how best to protect and defend it.
Representative experience
Google in the "Innocence of Muslims" Garcia v Google case, successfully seeking en banc reversal of a controversial and major 9th Circuit decision requiring Google/YouTube to take down the film.
Blizzard Entertainment Inc. and its business partner in China, NetEase, in infringement and unfair competition dispute against a Chinese gaming company regarding infringement of Blizzard's online game.
Successfully advising Fox Group on unauthorized downloading, conversion to digital, and online free distribution of several TV series in France prior to their showing on French TV.
Obtaining victory for The Walt Disney Company on an infringement claim relating to the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl."
Successfully defending an NFL club in allegations of copyright infringement relating to a logo design and its contribution to royalties received from merchandise bearing the logo.
Representing FremantleMedia in infringement dispute between 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' TV formats.
Advising a major CIS region technology and media company on infringement allegations in relation to highly successful multiplayer online game, in particular on the right to adapt its game engine.
Successfully negotiated pre-suit resolution of an infringement dispute related to use of car photographs by online travel and car rental agency.
Successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of copyright infringement claim relating to a logo appearing on consumer products.
Obtained a dismissal with prejudice of infringement claims relating to wildlife illustrations against an educational publisher.
Successfully represented retail outlet in copyright infringement lawsuit involving images used in advertising materials.
Artificial Intelligence
The hottest legal topic of the day, AI’s implications for copyright law cannot be overstated. Our team is at the forefront of this emerging area, and actively advising on its implications and how businesses can best-position themselves.Representative experience
Assisting multiple businesses across various industry sectors with the drafting and revision of Generative AI Use Policies.
Advising on considerations around vicarious liability for user-generated output alleged to be derivative and infringing of third party rights.
Counseling technology companies with respect to the copyrightability of AI-generated output, including in light of the US Copyright Office’s recently-issued policy statement, varying copyrightability policies across Berne Convention countries, and potential implications for enforcement and litigation.
Consulting on copyright implications of generative AI’s training methods, including fair use considerations.
IP transactions
Our IP transactions lawyers regularly collaborate with other practice groups at the firm to prepare comprehensive solutions for issues that may arise during a transaction. We work closely with our M&A, tax, export, government contracts, finance, privacy, antitrust, and dispute resolution teams to help navigate all the nuances of technology transfer.
Representative experience
Advising Liberty Global Inc on the US$1bn disposal of its international content division, Chellomedia, to AMC Networks Inc. This involved advising on the legal and regulatory hurdles in a large number of jurisdictions across the globe.
Advising Assa Abloy in $4.3B acquisition of Spectrum Brands HHI division and associated $800M divestiture in deals implicating the transfer and licensing of smart door technology and related platforms.
Assisted Fox Media with its multistage, worldwide intellectual property ownership reorganization as part of Twenty-First Century Fox’s acquisition by The Walt Disney Company, including the transfer and recordation of tens of thousands of rights owned by the media giant.
Advising a Chinese short-form video platform client on copyright matters in various jurisdictions, including reviewing agreements with content providers regarding content creation, distribution and so on, assessing risks of infringement for short-form videos posted on the platforms.
Drafting and negotiating global rights acquisition and waivers from makers of award winning Barefoot College "FliptheSwitch" film, and related short films, website and social media.
Advising World Wide Fund for Nature on collaboration with Netflix and Silverback Productions on the "Our Planet" series - a four year project and the largest of its kind ever attempted.
Software and technology litigation
World-leading technology companies trust Hogan Lovells to represent them in their highest-stakes technology disputes. From software and databases to electronic design automation and source code, our litigators understand your technology, and will vigorously defend your position.
Representative experience
Representing major computer manufacturers against claims for copying levies in Germany and a major German collecting agency in a landmark case dealing with the distribution of copying levies.
Won summary judgment on eve of trial for major software company in competitor case involving vulnerability databases and related technologies.
Secured an asset freezing injunction in Hong Kong in relation to the protection of encryption technology for TV content.
Successfully asserted copyright and breach of contract claims against former licensee of voice biometric software.
Copyright enforcement
From takedown requests and DMCA notices to the ever-growing enforcement activity in music and motion picture licensing, we assist companies across the spectrum of enforcement issues, and on the sides of both affirmative enforcement and defense.
Copyright counseling
We counsel major businesses operating in the IT, telecom, luxury goods, education, banking, and finance industries. We work with collecting societies as well as publishers, universities and public libraries, research institutions, and governmental bodies.
Representative experience
Advising on UK aspects of proposed multi-territory new digital radio service, including on necessary licence arrangements with music right holders (PRSfM / PPL) and broadcasters.
Advised multiple social media and user-generated content service providers, including major international short-form video sharing app, as to infringement and DMCA compliance.
Advised multiple hospitality and residential real estate investment trusts (REITs) as to music and motion picture licensing requirements and negotiations.
Advising on the recognition and enforceability of foreign judgments in the USA and the distinctions between U.S. copyrights and neighboring rights.
Key contacts
Zhen (Katie) Feng (Shanghai IP Agency)
Office Managing Partner
Shanghai
Partner
Hamburg
Partner
Washington, D.C.
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Awards and recognitions
2023
Ranked Band 3 for D.C. Trademark Copyright and Trade Secrets practices
Chambers & Partners
2021-2018
IP Law Firm of the Year - Italy
Legalcommunity IP & TMT Awards
2019 & 2018
Global IP Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
