Robert John Driscoll

With 27 years of legal experience, he is a recognized expert in the field of advertising, entertainment, intellectual property and media communications. Having received his Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, he successfully advises clients on complex legal issues related to marketing, copyright, trademarks and media industry regulation.

As a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP since 2003, he provides strategic legal support to companies, brands, producers and creative agencies, helping them protect their rights, comply with the law and minimize legal risks in a competitive environment.

With a Brown University education and a deep understanding of the industry, he is known for his insight, attention to detail and ability to find effective solutions in the dynamic world of advertising and entertainment.

Features

• Business Formation (LLC, Corporation)
• Compliance and Regulatory Issues
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Copyright Protection
• Corporate Governance
• Digital Rights and Technology Law
• Employment Law for Businesses
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Patent Filing and Infringement Cases
• Shareholder Disputes
• Trade Secrets
• Trademark Registration and Disputes

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1997
  Currently Registered
  
• Work Experience
  2003 - Present Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
• Associations
  2003 - 2005
  New York State Bar Association(Committee on Theatre and Performing Arts) - Member
  2003 - 2005
  New York State Bar Association(Committee on Literary Works and Related Rights) - Member
  2002 - 2003
  Association of the Bar of the City of New York(Committee on Copyright and Literary Property) - Member
  2000 - 2001
  International Trademark Association(Internet Committee) - Member
• Education
  - Columbia University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  - Brown University - A.B
• Speaking Engagements
  2018 - Licensing Efficiency - Trademarks Playbook for General Counsel
  2017 - Face the Music: How to Navigate Digital Music Licensing - DOWNLOAD NY
  2017 - Negotiating the Tricky Slopes of Agency-Client Agreements from Both Sides - ANA Brand Activation Law Members Only Conference
  2017 - How to Negotiate the New Agency/Client Agreements - 39th Annual ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference
  2016 - Agreements Relating to Product Placement, Sponsored Content and Native Advertising - Negotiating Social Media and Branded Entertainment Deals
  2016 - New Strategies & Issues Negotiating the Agency/Client Agreement - 38th Annual ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference
  2015 - Negotiating Celebrity Talent and Sports Deals - 37th Annual BAA Marketing Law Conference
  2014 - Negotiating and Drafting the Agency Agreement - 36th Annual BAA Marketing Law Conference
  2013 - Digital and General Content Rights - Media Outlook 2014 Regional Seminar
  2013 - Sponsorships/Event Marketing in Music, Sports, et al. - 35th Annual BAA Marketing Law Conference
  2012 - Sports Marketing – From Ambush Marketing to League Negotiations - 34th Annual PMA Marketing Law Conference
  2011 - Using Music in Digital Media: Business and Legal Issues - TAB Executive Briefing
  2011 - Celeb-Ration: Optimizing Celebrity & Endorsement Deals - Promotion Marketing Law Conference
  2011 - Mad Men Meet Facebook: How Advertising and Digital/Social Media and Converging to Create Dollars and Buzz - digital.DWT
  2011 - Using Music in Digital Media - digital.DWT
  2011 - Top Ten Risks Facing Your Licensing & Development Strategies: The Next Big Legal Issues in Interactive Media - D.I.C.E. Summit/Indie Game Challenge
  2010 - Branded Entertainment and Sponsorships - Promotion Marketing Law Conference
  2010 - Using Music in Digital Media - New York State Bar Association
  2009 - All Best Are Off: Wheeling and Dealing in the New Economy - Promotion Marketing Law Conference
  2009 - Breaking Down Social Media: Opportunities and Challenges for Content Owners, Brands and Marketers - Digital Media Conference
  2008 - Music Music Music: They Are Playing Our Tune - Promotion Marketing Law Conference
  2008 - Measuring Risk and Reward in 2.0 Marketing - Promax BDA North America 2008
  2008 - Structuring a Film or TV Production Financing Using Brand Integration and Product Placement - Atlas 8th Annual International Film & TV Finance Summit

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