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I concentrate my practice in the areas of Copyright, Trademark, Entertainment and Art Law, Unfair Competition and related litigation. I draw on over 30 years experience advising clients in the music recording, music publishing, and touring industries.
I am admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in the State of New York and to the United States Supreme Court.
I also speak frequently on the topics of Copyright Basics for Artists, Musicians, Composers and Recording Artists, Visual Arts and the Law, and Intellectual Property Considerations.
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Acquired: 1974
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465 Main St Ste 600, Buffalo, NY, 14203-1713
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2015
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
2014
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
2013
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
2012
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
2010
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition
2009
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
2008
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
1974 - Present
Shareholder, Gross Shuman Brizdle & Gilfillan, P.C.
1977 - 1978
Law Clerk, Appellate Division Fourth Department
1975 - 1977
Corporation Counsel, City Of Buffalo, Ny
1974 - 1975
Pro Se Law Clerk, U.S. District Court W.D.N.Y
Past Chair, Intellectual Property Committee
Federal Courts Committee
Executive Committee - Art and Sports Law Section
Member
Past President
Secretary
Advisor
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Basics of Music Law
2015
Owning your image
2015
Rights of Publicity
2013
Copyright Concepts, Rights of Publicity, and Consignment of Artwork
2012
Basics of Music Law
2012
Legal Rights of Artists
2011
Appropriation Art - Using Previously Copyrighted Works of Visual Art to Create a New Work of Visual Ar
2010
Attorney Ethics in the Online World
2010
Tailoring a Will, Trust or Foundation to Fit the Rich, Poor or In-Between Artist
2009
Contract Problems of Visual Artists
2009
Artists' Agreements-Visual Arts and the Law
2009
Copyrights in works of Visual Arts
2009
Tax and Estate Planning Considerations for Artists
2009
Rights of Publicity-Namely Using a Person's name, Picture or Voice for Artistic or Commercial Purpose
2009
Copyright Basics for Creative Artists
2007
Doing Business in the United States: Intellectual Property Considerations
2007
Considerations for Canadian Business Entities Doing Business in the United States
2003
Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete and Work For Hire Agreements
2002
Rights in Works of Visual Art
2002
Who Needs Permission?: Rights of Publicity and Licenses for Works of Visual Art
2001
Issues of Trademark/Servicemark and Cyber Squatting
2016
2013
2012
English