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Ronald S. “Ron” Bienstock, attorney and musician, joined Scarinci Hollenbeck after running his successful boutique entertainment and intellectual property law firm, Bienstock & Michael, LLC for 30 years. A full-service corporate, entertainment, and intellectual property practitioner, he represents businesses as well as music manufacturers and musicians. He has handled numerous corporate transactions involving drafting, structuring, and negotiating contracts and licenses for a variety of high-profile clients. As one of the most influential lawyers in the music business, Ron has a lifetime of accomplishments in the legal entertainment industry, on the stage, and in the studio. Among his many landmark wins was a victory against Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Representing 17 guitar manufacturers in the trademark opposition proceeding against Fender, Ron successfully argued that Fender should not be allowed trademark registrations to three guitar and bass body shapes.
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Acquired: 1984
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State: New York
Acquired: 1984
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
1100 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
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Posted by LuckyDogGuitars | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
Lucky Dog Guitars
4000 characters is not enough to say what I need to say. Ron was very prompt and professional from the very 1st call I made to him & got down to business immediately. He isn't the cheapest guy out there but absolutely worth every penny. He resolved a mountain of an issue for me and I am extremely ...
Posted by Mina | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
Best Lawyer I Have Ever Had
I own a digital media agency for a couple of years now and I been into many different business ventures prior. With that said, Ron has been by my side for all those business ventures. He pays attention to detail with every meeting and answers any question you have for him. His knowledge excels more t...
Posted by John Hamilton | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Thoroughly Professional Representation
I came to Ron for help when I ran into problems writing my first book. It was a biography of a Hollywood actress and I needed legal advice to protect myself and to ensure that all necessary permissions were secured. From the start, I found Ron to be completely professional and totally knowledgeable a...
Posted by Gordon Bahary | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Impeccable work and integrity
I've been in the music industry for 40 years. I owned recording studios, a label, a national distribution company to major vendors, as well produced and composed platinum top-10 hits. I hired the best attorneys throughout my career. The one who displayed the most knowledge and wisdom; who is a deal-m...
Posted by Roger | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
6 stars!!
If I could give Ron a 6 star review, I would. Ron has been my attorney for 32 years and has handled all of my trademarks. He is amazing at keeping his cool under the most stressful situations. And if I need an attorney outside of his areas of specialization, all of his referrals have been great to...
"I endorse this lawyer. A leading practitioner in the field. Focused on effective lawyering and efficient resolutions."
"I give Ron Bienstock a top endorsement as a music and entertainment attorney. I have worked with Ron for about fifteen years on a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. Nobody knows more about music law than Ron, and this is why we always rely on his advice."
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2013
Avvo's Client Choice Award, Avvo
2016 - Present
Partner, Chair, Intellectual Property Group, Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
1987 - 2016
Partner, Bienstock & Michael, LLC
1985 - 1987
General Counsel, Hoshino, USA
1983 - 1985
Publisher/Editor, International Muscian & Recording World
Voting Member
Inactive
Positive outcome
Successful preliminary injunction win.
Positive outcome
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2015
2015
What's Rocking the Music Business
2015
2014
Intellectual Property and Musical Instruments
2014
Mastering Music Publishing
English
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