Media, Entertainment, & Sports
Jackson Walker’s media, entertainment & sports group provides our clients with counsel on the full range of issues related to intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, and transactions.
Our nationally acclaimed media team counsels clients on a wide variety of matters transactional, employment, entertainment, intellectual property, and advertising matters in addition to extensive experience in the representation of entities and individuals in media and communications related litigation including:
- pre-publication concerns
- royalty, rights ownership and idea submission disputes,
- copyright and trademark infringement
- cybersquatting
- Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) domain name disputes
- right of privacy violations
- defamation claims, and more.
Nationwide, we handle routine, complex, and novel matters involving the varied facets of the entertainment industry, including industry-specific agreements on behalf of content creators and distributors, rights clearance issues, content licensing and sales transactions, marketing deals, merchandising deals, and copyright, trademark, and right of publicity matters. We also routinely serve as go-to local counsel for out-of-state law firms that have litigation pending in Texas courts.
Jackson Walker’s sports law attorneys have played an important role in shaping the industry. We routinely counsel sports clients on a wide variety of legal matters including NIL disputes, contracts, endorsements, sponsorships and other player related issues. Members of our award winning team have served on international sports federation boards and held leadership roles within national and international Olympic Committees and governing bodies. This experience offers clients important insight and knowledge into the complex facets of the sports industry.
December 27, 2024
Speaking Engagements
October Highlights: Demi Williams Coles Leads NIL Discussions
During the month of October, Jackson Walker senior counsel Demi Williams Coles participated in three NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) events, providing valuable insights into this evolving legal landscape.
September 27, 2024
Insights
Paris Olympics: Elite Competition, Extraordinary Athletes Turn Cynicism into Celebration | The Texas Lawbook
In this article featured in The Texas Lawbook, Bob Latham reflects on the transformative power of the Olympic Games, having witnessed it firsthand in Paris 2024, his fifth Games. Amid initial skepticism from Parisians and logistical challenges, the city’s unique energy and unity quickly took hold.
June 6, 2024
Spotlight
Intellectual Property Group Recognized in Chambers USA Guide, With Brian Prewitt and Shannon Zmud Teicher Ranked Individually
Jackson Walker has been ranked as a top firm for its Intellectual Property practice in the Chambers USA Guide released on June 6, 2024. In addition, partners Shannon Zmud Teicher and Brian Prewitt both ranked among the top intellectual property attorneys in Texas.
May 29, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Demi Williams Joins NIL Panel Discussion Presented by American Advertising Federation Fort Worth
Jackson Walker senior counsel Demi Williams will be a panelist at a discussion hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Fort Worth on Thursday, May 30.
April 11, 2024
Insights
Texas Appellate Court Rejects LLC Plaintiff’s Bid for Statewide Venue in Defamation Case | Media Law Resource Center
In this article published by the Media Law Resource Center, Marc Fuller provides an in-depth analysis of a recent decision by the Texas Court of Appeals that clarifies the state’s venue statute for libel and slander claims. The court rejected a broad interpretation that would have allowed limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities to file lawsuits in virtually any jurisdiction within the state. Fuller’s insights underscore the significance of this ruling in shaping the legal landscape for defamation cases in Texas.