Atty. Peter L. Kaufman
Author: "Wizards of Ahhs: Reuse of Film and Television Content in New Works," L.A. Lawyer Magazine (April 1995).
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About Peter L. Kaufman at a glance
Peter L. Kaufman is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Kaufman Abdel-Aal LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Emory University (B.A. Political, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Chair, Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law Section, 1997) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Author
- "Wizards of Ahhs: Reuse of Film and Television Content in New Works," L.A
- Lawyer Magazine (April 1995)
Editor
- "New Technologies 101: A Multimedia Guide For Entertainment Lawyers" (1992 symposium syllabus)
- "Restraints On The Entertainment Industry: Can It Play In Peoria?" (1991 symposium syllabus)
Speaker
- USC School of Cinematic Arts
- L.A
- County Bar Assoc., and others
Arbitrator
Independent Film & Television Alliance;
Member
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- General Counsel, Vice-President, Business Affairs, Comedy World.com, Inc. (2001)
- Vice-President, Business & Legal Affairs, Film Roman, Inc. (1998)
- Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Artisan Entertainment/LIVE Entertainment, Inc. (1996)
- Counsel, ABC/Lorimar's "American Detective" (1991)
- Parkinson Wolf Lazar & Leo (1989)
Practice Areas Explained
Peter L. Kaufman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter L. Kaufman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 Santa Monica 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 andnue, 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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