Jonathan Pink is a nationally recognized copyright, trademark and patent litigator who represents clients in the entertainment, advertising, fashion, automotive, licensing, media, and merchandising industries throughout the United States. He is National Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois's Entertainment Practice Group. His clients have included BMG Rights Management, Pioneer Electronics, Viacom, CBS Outdoor, Sephora USA, Tilly’s, San Diego State University, Intercam Casa de Bola, McLeod Industries, Hurst Shifters, LA Choppers, Sugar Bowl Bakery, Trophy Depot, and SA Recycling. He has litigated on behalf of artists, creators and athletes such as Troy Palamalu, The Black Eyed Peas, Bun E. Carlos, Ben Vereen, Henry Rollins, Husker Du, the dBs and most of the members of Black Flag. Mr. Pink has litigated scores of copyright and trademark infringement cases as well as numerous matters involving rights of privacy and publicity, trade secrets, patents, breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud and other business torts. He is routinely called upon in high-profile cases, and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in well over 100 intellectual property actions, some of which are listed below. Mr. Pink is a frequent speaker on intellectual property matters and has been interviewed on copyright and entertainment issues by NPR News, Fox Broadcasting, ESPN, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal among others. He has been named a “Southern California Super Lawyer” by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2007, and was awarded the IP Vanguard Award in 2015 by the State Bar of California. In addition to private practice, Mr. Pink teaches intellectual property law at Western State University, and is an active member of the Recording Academy and the Academy of Television Arts and Science. He is committed to creativity, innovation and collaboration, and is a partner in his clients' aspirations and endeavors.

Partner, Entertaiment and Intellectual Property @ I have a broad-based practice with particular emphasis on entertainment and intellectual property litigation including copyright, trademark, patent and right of publicity matters. My clients include globally recognized recording artists, media corporations, Internet companies, visual and performing artists, music publishers, record labels, writers, directors, motion picture producers, and a broad spectrum of content creators. My unique creative and legal expertise gives me the ability to create client success in old and new media. Representative matters include: Provided Henry Rollins and other former members of the band, Black Flag, with a sophisticated defense to trademark infringement action brought by SST Records, resulting in an impressive recapturing of valuable rights for Rollins and other band members. Obtained decisive victories for BMG Rights Management, (US) LLC in a series of copyright infringement, breach of contract and related actions in various courts across the nation. Represented NFL star (and well-known hair care product spokesman) in various trademark matters including defense of alleged breach of trademark license agreement. Intellectual property counsel for publicly traded, action sports-branded clothing retailer with more than 400 stores nationwide. Outside counsel to American subsidiary of important, well-known Japanese electronics company, on multiple intellectual property and contract matters. Lead plaintiffs counsel in a series of sophisticated and noteworthy patent infringement lawsuits brought by a multi-billion-dollar recycling corporation. From March 2014 to Present (1 year 10 months) Entertainment and Business Attorney; Chair, Internet & New Media Team @ Representative Matters: Lead defense counsel to a number of entertainment-news websites in a series of copyright infringement and right of publicity actions arising out of websites’ alleged unlicensed use of celebrity images. Lead defense counsel to major, multi-platinum pop music group in a series of sophisticated, multi-million dollar copyright infringement lawsuits. Defended commercial production house in claim for copyright infringement brought by the band, The Black Keys. Represented film, theater and television icon in claim for misappropriation of name and likeness arising out of Internet ad campaign. Provided aggressive defense to iconic American guitar manufacture on claims for misappropriation of trade secrets. Defense based on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in actions for copyright infringement against Web content publisher. Successfully represented French client (as defendant and cross-claimant) in international trademark dispute. Provided victorious defense to $2M breach of contract and intellectual property dispute brought by manufacturer of cell phone technology; prevailed on $4M counterclaim for fraud and breach of contract. Prevailed as lead defense counsel in valuable patent infringement dispute brought against renowned Canadian clothing manufacturer. Defended Italian based, multi-national corporation in international software- copyright infringement dispute. Defended acclaimed, international fashion house in claims for copyright infringement asserted by fabric manufacturer. Defended American icon, Sears Roebuck in claims for copyright infringement asserted by U.S. fabric manufacturer based on alleged sales in Canada. Outside counsel to major, well-known, high-end, Texas-based retailer on copyright and celebrity right of publicity issues relating to company’s Internet and print publications. From June 2008 to March 2014 (5 years 10 months) Leader, Entertainment and Media Group @ My clients include globally recognized recording artists, media corporations, Internet companies, visual and performing artists, music publishers, record labels, writers, directors, motion picture producers and a broad spectrum of content creators. My unique creative, business and legal expertise gives me the ability to create client success in old and new media. I provide strategic, legal and business advice to my clients, and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders. I provide leadership, solutions to difficult problems, develop business opportunities and protect intellectual property assets in state and federal court. I am a frequent speaker at intellectual property conferences, the author of more than three dozen intellectual property-related articles, have provided commentary on intellectual property issues to ESPN's Morning Show and on NPR's All Things Considered, and has been frequently quoted by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Bryan Cave, LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 1200 lawyers in 17 offices around the globe. It's Entertainment and Media Practice is comprised of litigation and corporate attorneys who represent talent, studios, record labels and major media corporations. We belive in partnering with our clients to acheive unprecedented success. My team is working with exciting, creative clients on interesting and challenging cases, and facinating new business ventures. From May 2008 to March 2014 (5 years 11 months) Member @ Intellectual property and business attorney providing services to the arts and entertainment industries. From January 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 4 months) Partner; Vice Chair Intellectual Property Group @ Served as lead defense counsel in seminal intellectual property case invalidating as unconstitutional Section 511(a) of the United States Copyright Act. Marketing Information Masters, Inc. v. Board of Trustees of the California State University System, 552 F. Supp. 2d 1088 (S.D. Cal. 2008) Represented Sephora USA in suit brought by Sophia Loren and the estate of Marilyn Monroe in claim for misappropriation of name and likeness Represented motion picture producer in defending copyright claim regarding feature film released by Lions Gate Entertainment Represented major restaurant chain in defense of copyright infringement claim arising out of restaurant’s use in television commercial of Cuban folk song, “Guantanamera” Prevailed in defense of $10,000,000 claim for beach of contract and obtained award of $623,000 in attorneys fees in software distribution dispute in Northern District of California Defended trademark infringement action involving the Oscar in claim brought by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against world’s largest statuette manufacturer. Provided decisive victory as defense counsel to major, New York-based catalogue retailer in multi-million dollar copyright dispute between mail order companies in Eastern District of New York. Outside general counsel to international designer and manufacturer of high-end motorcycle aftermarket goods in all legal matters. Southern California counsel for CBS Outdoor, publicly traded, multi-national media conglomerate on issues related to outdoor advertising. Outside general counsel to India-based developer of oil refineries worldwide; successfully arbitrated international trade secrets dispute. From 2004 to 2008 (4 years) Associate @ Defended trademark infringement action involving the Oscar in claim brought by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against world's largest statuette manufacturer Litigated multi-million dollar catalogue copyright dispute between mail order companies in Eastern District of New York From 2000 to 2004 (4 years) Attorney, Intellectual Property Group @ From 2000 to 2004 (4 years) Attorney @ From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) Syndicated Cartoonist @ Syndicated single panel cartoons. Very, very funny. You'd be laughing right now if you saw them. That's worth a smile, at the very least. From January 1991 to September 1993 (2 years 9 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaScreenwriter @ Samual Goldwyn Award Winner - 1985 Represented by ICM Developed projects for various studios including TriStar/Columbia. From January 1985 to 1992 (7 years) Greater Los Angeles AreaWriting Intern - Cheers @ From January 1988 to June 1988 (6 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaAssistant Editor / Production Assistant / Mailroom @ Worked closely with executive, production and post production teams. From 1977 to 1984 (7 years)

JD @ Southwestern University School of Law From 1992 to 1995 MFA, School of Motion Picuture and Television @ University of California, Los Angeles From 1984 to 1988 BA, English; French @ University of California, Berkeley From 1979 to 1983 Palisaides HighPalisaides High Jonathan Pink is skilled in: Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Trademarks, Entertainment, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Music Publishing