Atty. Jonathan Kirsch

Atty. Jonathan Kirsch

Author: "Kids Allowed," California Lawyer, November 1983; "Access to Courts," California Lawyer, September, 1984; "War on Lawyers?" California Lawyer, March, 1985; "Malpractice Insurance Crisis," California Lawyer, July, 1985; "Which Courthouse? What Advantage?", California Lawyer, May, 1986; "Prop. 51 Shakes the House of Torts," California Lawyer, June, 1986; "Legal Eagles," California Business, November, 1988; "Look What They've Done to My Songs: Midler v.

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About Jonathan Kirsch at a glance

Jonathan Kirsch is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Jonathan Kirsch. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1976) and University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section) State Bar of California (Intellectual Property Section) Los Angeles Copyright Society California Lawyers for the Arts PEN Center USA West Los Angeles Intellectual Property Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Author

  • "Kids Allowed," California Lawyer, November 1983
  • "Access to Courts," California Lawyer, September, 1984
  • "War on Lawyers?
  • California Lawyer, March, 1985
  • "Malpractice Insurance Crisis," California Lawyer, July, 1985
  • "Which Courthouse?
  • What Advantage?", California Lawyer, May, 1986
  • "Prop. 51 Shakes the House of Torts," California Lawyer, June, 1986
  • "Legal Eagles," California Business, November, 1988
  • "Look What They've Done to My Songs: Midler v
  • Ford Motor Co.," California Lawyer, July, 1989
  • "Lonesome Dove and the Electronic Rights Revolution in Publishing," Los Angeles Lawyers, June 1990
  • "Buchwald v

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  • Beyond the Hype," Los Angeles Lawyer, April 1991; "Vanity of Vanities: 'Subsidy' Publishing After Stellema," Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 2, 1992; "Ethics in Entertainment Law," Los Angeles Lawyer, April 1993; Kirsch's Handbook of Publishing Law, 1996; Kirsch's Guide to the Book Contract, Silman-James Press, 1999; A History of the End of the World, Harper One, 2006
  • Teaching

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Kirsch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Kirsch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Kirsch

Where is Jonathan Kirsch's law office located?
Jonathan Kirsch's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Jonathan Kirsch. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Kirsch handle?
Jonathan Kirsch focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan Kirsch practiced law?
Jonathan Kirsch has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Jonathan Kirsch go to law school?
Jonathan Kirsch earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Jonathan Kirsch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Kirsch received?
Jonathan Kirsch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1976
B.A.
University of California, Santa Cruz
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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