James Lorin Silverberg

James Lorin Silverberg

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Licensing

1050 30th Street NW, Washington, DC

About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Copyright Infringement 80%

Admitted U.S.D.C.: S.D.N.Y., W.D.N.Y, E.D.N.Y., N.D. Ohio, D.C., N.D. ILL, MD, S.D. TX. Pro Hac Vice Appearances N.D., M.D. FL, M.D.CA, N.D. CA, M.D. GA., MO. United States Supreme Court

45 years

80%
Licensing 10%

Art & Photography Licensing, Forensic Appraisal of Intellectual Property Values.

45 years

10%
Trademark Infringement 10%

Trademark Infringement, Domain Name Disputes.

45 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-1025 per hour

Contingency

22%-42%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 44 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1981

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Intellectual Property Group PC

1050 30th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007

The Intellectual Property Group PC

200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY, 10166

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James Lorin Silverberg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Wally | February 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best attorney who goes above and beyond

James stands out as the finest attorney I've encountered, excelling not only in legal expertise but also in being a friendly and helpful individual. During our hour-long consultation regarding potential copyright and trademark issues for our startup, James exhibited highest professionalism. Unlike ma...ny attorneys who simply address questions, James actively assisted in evaluating various scenarios, empathetically putting himself in my shoes and presenting diverse solutions. As we develop our business and refine our plans, we look forward to working with him on our cases in the future. I highly recommend James based on this positive experience.

Posted by Michelle | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney is an Understatement

James Silverburg & Mike Oliver were my attorneys involving a photograph of mine that was used without my consent by a national news organization. I was extremely pleased with our results. Jamie & Mike gave me exceptional legal advise, and over a few years we had numerous settlements. I highly recomme...nd Jamie, Mike, and IPGL!

Posted by Mary | May 15, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Really cares and wants to help

I had almost an hour long conversation with Jamie who really wanted to help and cared. Most lawyers only spend 5-10 minutes with you and just want to make a quick buck. Not Jamie. He was very professional and although I wish I could afford him, it makes sense why since you pay for what you get.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good lawyer. Knows his stuff.

When you hire someone from the Internet, you always do so with some trepidation. Without going into detail, I saw a few lawyers about my situation, and all told me to just drop it as it wasn't worth pursuing. Mr. Silverberg took my case, and managed, in a matter of months, to resolve my issue throug...h some very thoughtful and strong emails. He is an experienced lawyer, who keeps you in the loop. When you contact him, he gets back to you soon. That is something you want in a lawyer. I certainly recommend him.

Posted by Marty | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

James Silverberg is the ultimate professional !!

Jamie Silverberg is first and foremost a true professional in every sense of the word. Understanding and satisfying the client's needs is the cornerstone of success. Proven time and again to me Jamie is an expert ( perhaps the best ) in his field of Intellectual Property Law and has the tools necessa...ry to successfully handle all your legal needs when it comes to copyright litigation and settlement legal services. I have found Jamie to be honest and fair in all my dealings with him and has the highest ethical and moral standards as well as a compassionate human being ! He's never to busy to take the time to explain or answer any question. I can't express how highly I recommend and appreciate him.

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James Lorin Silverberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Kahn

Copyright infringement lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent advocate for his copyright owners. He knows the law, he aggressively and effectively represents his client, and he gets good results for them."

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Steven Waldinger

Litigation lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James is a hard working, intelligent and skilled adversary. He is highly professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Mirabella

Intellectual property lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, without reservation. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in Intellectual Property law and related litigation. He is extremely through and does not take short cuts. His ethics are beyond reproach. He is very skilled in communicating complex IP and factual issues to clients and jurors of widely varying sophistication."

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Rose Auslander

Intellectual property lawyer

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Paul Supnik

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Michael Kahn

Intellectual property lawyer

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Steven Waldinger

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1997

Certificate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

1997

Semi Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University

1996

Semi Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University

1995

Quarter Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University

1994

Pro Bono Legal Services, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Senior Partner, The Intellectual Property Group PC

2013 - 2014

APA Delegate, International Federation of Reprographic Rights Organizations

2005 - 2007

Senior Partner, Goldfarb & Silverberg

1997 - 1997

Adjunct Faculty, American University Masters In Arts Administration

1995 - 1997

Professor of Law, Washington College Of Law

1987 - 1992

Adjunct Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

1979 - 1981

Legal Specialist, United States Deparment Of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch

1979 - 1980

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office For The District Of Columbia

Associations

2016 - Present

American Society for Collective Rights Licensing

General Counsel

2013 - Present

Academic Intellectual Property Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

White House News Photographers Association

General Counsel

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Section

Member

2013 - 2014

IFFRO International Federation of Reprographic Rights Organizations, Brussels, Belguim

International Delegate

1983 - 1985

American Institute of Graphic Arts/Washington, D.C.

Legal Counsel / Founding Member

1980 - 1982

Lawyers Comittee for the Arts / Washington D.C.

Director

1980 - 1982

Artamerica Corporation

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Robert Kaufman Company, Inc. v. Ashford Textiles, LLC

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Casacci v. Kacalski & Hannon

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Johnson Godsy v. Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC

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Wild Wings LLC v. Trademark Games, Inc., et al.

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Home Dynamix LLC v. American & Middle East Trading Company

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Caraustar Custom Packaging Group (Maryland), Inc. V. Stockart.com, LLC

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Wyndham Homes, Inc. v. Hill, et al.

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Image West Apparel v. Ski Country Imports

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Chung Kai Industries, Inc. v Lil' Jelly Bean, Inc.

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Healthy Desires, LLC v. Gancie Television, et al

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New York News Service v. STF Productions, Inc., et al.

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Arthur Pritz v. Paramount Pictures, et al

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Hautman v. American Historical et al.

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AJB Field Stream Apparel et al v. Agnew

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Wright v. Dowling Graphics Inc.

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Education

1981

The National Law Center, The George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York, College at Purchase

BA - Bachelor of Arts/Honors

Speaking Engagements

2019

Copyright and Technology Conference 2019 Rational Approaches To Online Image Licensing

2019

American Bar Association

Legal Conceptions of Published and Unpublished Works

2013

Society of Animal Artists, Bennington Arts Center/Bennington, Vermont

Copyright

2013

EP & APANW @ Seattle Central Creative Academy, Seattle, Washington

Photography and Social Media

2013

APA Los Angeles @ Venice Arts, Venice, California

Copyright

2012

APA Miami @ Carousel Studios, Miami, Florida

Copyright

2011

APA NY @ School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

Copyright

2011

APA Denver @ Redline Gallery, Denver Colorado

Copyright

2010

FOTOWEEK @ The Philips Collection

Copyright

2007

American Society of Magazine Photographers, Washington, D.C.

Copyright

2005

SURTEX, New York, NY

Copyright Infringement, Protecting Your Art & Design

2005

SURTEX New York, NY

Licensing

2005

Multicom '95, Washington, DC

Electronic Rights for Creative Professionals

2004

MULTICOM '94, Washington, DC

Electronic Rights for Creative Professionals

1997

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Copyright

1997

American Center for Design, Chicago, Illinois

Copyright Litigation

1996

Washington College of Law, Washington, DC

Financing Motion Pictures

1996

Ameican Institute of Graphic Arts and Graphic Artist Guild, Washington, DC

Contracts & Copyrights

1995

Washington Independent Writers, Washington, DC

Contracts & Copyrights

1995

Multicom '95, Washington, DC

Electronic Rights For Creative Professionals

1992

North Carolina State University, Durham, North Carolina

Copyright

1990

Washington Area Musician's Association and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Washington, DC

Negotiating Recording Contracts

1990

WALA @ Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC

Negotiating Book Publishing Agreements

1990

Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, Virginia

Contracts & Coprights

1989

Maryland State Arts Council, Baltimore, Marland

Legal Aspects of Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Organizations

1987

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Book Publishing Agreements

1984

Northern Virginia Community College

The Work For Hire Doctrine

Publications

2019

American Bar Association, Litigation Section Notes: Legal Conceptions of Published and Unpublished Works

2015

Federal Register Vol.80, no, 110 Mass Digitization Pilot Program

1997

The Landing Corporation Legal Forms For Professional Designers

1987

The Landing Corporation Design Studio Management

Languages

English

Activity

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