Phil Kelly
Partner @Kendall Brill & Kelly Llp
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @Kendall Brill & Kelly Llp
Representative Matters:• Representing legendary music composer Hans Zimmer, Twentieth Century Fox, Sony Music, and others, in connection with a copyright infringement claim related to the musical score of the Oscar-winning film 12 Years A Slave.• Represented Viacom Media Networks, Monami Entertainment, NFGTV Inc, and others, in connection with a copyright infringement action related to the hit television show Love & Hip Hop.• Obtained complete defense victory for Paramount Pictures following a two-week bench trial in a complex commercial dispute involving overlapping issues of entertainment and securities law.• Represented Viacom Inc. and Viacom Media Networks in an action involving numerous tort claims, including misappropriation of likeness and defamation, arising out of the production and broadcast of a reality television program. • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of client Creative Artist Agency in an action asserting tort and contract claims related to a highly successful television series.• Represented Universal Studios in an accounting dispute with StudioCanal related to a series of films produced by Working Title Films. • Represented British soccer player David Beckham in libel and slander litigation against prominent magazine.• Represented Paramount Home Entertainment in a dispute with Rank DMS in an alleged breach of a “most favored nations” provision in connection with distribution services for home entertainment products.
EDUCATION
Pomona College
Bachelor's degree, Economics
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
SKILLS
ABOUT PHIL KELLY
I represent motion picture studios, broadcast and cable television networks, production companies, entertainment and sports agencies, as well as companies in aviation, technology, and clean energy, in significant legal disputes throughout the country.My practice routinely involves disputes related to profit participation, intellectual property licensing, copyrights, film and television distribution, securities and common law fraud, and breach of contract. Currently, I am litigating several high-profile cases involving the financing, distribution, and accounting for large slates of motion pictures along with copyright infringement actions involving popular television shows. In addition to handling litigation matters for his clients, I routinely provide substantial pre-litigation counseling and advice to help clients avoid litigation altogether.Attorney Advertising Disclaimer: The testimonials and/or endorsements on this profile do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
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