Tal Dickstein

Tal Dickstein is a nationally recognized entertainment and intellectual property (IP) litigation lawyer who represents clients across the music, motion picture, television and podcast industries. He prosecutes and defends copyright infringement, trademark, right of publicity and false advertising claims on behalf of record labels, music publishers, performing artists, songwriters, documentary filmmakers, licensing agencies and content distributors. 

Tal also advises content owners and creators on copyright registration, licensing matters, infringement notices and cease-and-desist demands, and conducts pre-broadcast legal review of documentary films for fair use and defamation risks. He helps motion picture studios, streaming platforms and broadcast networks navigate copyright, publicity, privacy and content-related issues.

Tal handles all phases of litigation, including discovery, trials and appeals, in both federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations. He also advises clients on emerging issues at the intersection of entertainment, technology, content rights and digital content distribution, including matters involving generative artificial intelligence (AI). Clients value his rigorous advocacy and pragmatic approach, including guidance on how to avoid disputes when possible.

Tal is a frequent speaker at entertainment and music industry conferences, and has been quoted in publications such as Billboard, The New York Times and Bloomberg Law on issues related to music copyright, licensing, generative AI and entertainment law. He is an editor of Loeb & Loeb’s IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update for Content Creators, Owners and Distributors and a co-author of the chapter on Entertainment Law in the treatise Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts. He has been recognized by Law360 and Variety for his impact on the entertainment industry.