About this Talk
Michael D. Steger is an attorney who focuses on intellectual property, entertainment, litigation, and corporate and other business matters. Whether in business transactions, litigation and other disputes, or counseling behind the scenes, Mr. Steger strives to provide value and cost-effective services to the individuals, companies and other entities that he serves.
Mr. Steger’s intellectual property practice includes trademark registration and prosecution, copyright registration, trade secrets and other intellectual property litigation, and counseling on corporate branding. He regularly handles copyright litigation matters involving the infringement of copyrights in the fashion, photography and entertainment industries. In 2010, he was named “Best Intellectual Property Attorney for Growing Businesses” by New York Enterprise Report magazine. Mr. Steger has acted as the sole trial lawyer in several jury and non-jury trials, as well as arbitrations.
Mr. Steger’s entertainment practice focuses on film, television, internet and music projects, and he represents producers, artists, writers, directors and production companies. Among other matters, he has handled film, television and online financing, production, distribution and syndication agreements.
The firm’s corporate and business experience includes forming and dissolving corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, as well as contract drafting and review, drafting buy-sell and other shareholder agreements, and handling investment transactions.