{"id":3517,"date":"2021-05-31T12:20:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T20:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/be.unicourt.internal:9878\/site-blog\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2022-11-21T05:40:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T13:40:45","slug":"us-district-courts-copyright-litigation-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/blog\/us-district-courts-copyright-litigation-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"UniCourt Legal Analytics Reports &#8211; U.S. District Courts Copyright Litigation 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not only do legal analytics provide a means through which to gauge the current state of litigation in a given practice area, but they can also inform data-driven decisions regarding strategy within firms across a range of industries. Analytics are an integral part of understanding trends in the legal market and provide critical intelligence for business development, knowledge management, process automation, underwriting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We developed UniCourt&#8217;s Leaders in Litigation series to provide you with insights on the top five litigation plaintiffs\u2019 attorneys and law firms, as well as the top five defense attorneys and firms for specific practice areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To follow up <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/blog\/legal-analytics-us-district-courts-copyright-litigation-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\">last year\u2019s analytics report<\/a> on copyright litigation in 2019, we are featuring the top-ranking attorneys and law firms for all 2020 copyright litigation in <a href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/courts\/federal\/us-district-courts-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. District Courts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-analytics\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Get access to legal analytics reports for U.S. District Courts.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Plaintiff Attorney Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/7xoF44F_TZApSI7jzpGQ7wjJUqEK0dZ-FXsmKyJ56Rs_1cbVxUEdsb9tri5gcZStTWkNpyBCD8WmWJXTzNbsj3f2mG2ioinmncY6mY8Jt1SXVoQdXlAMmSNm4DQTQA4shY7SyiM\" alt=\"Top Plaintiff Attorney Analytics\" width=\"868\" height=\"530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The top plaintiff attorney in the area of copyright litigation for 2020 is <a href=\"https:\/\/liebowitzlawfirm.com\/copyright-attorneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richard Liebowitz<\/a> of the Liebowitz Law Firm, PLLC. Liebowitz graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. He now represents photographers in copyright infringement cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liebowitz\u2019s passion for representing photographers in copyright litigation came from his own love of photography, so he knows just how burdened professional photographers are by copyright issues. His solution was Liebowitz Law, where he has now dedicated his career to helping artists protect their work and fight for due compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Mr. Liebowitz, we also recognize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandlowlaw.com\/?page_id=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lincoln Dee Bandlow<\/a> of the Law Offices of Lincoln Bandlow, P.C.; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johncatkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John C. Atkin<\/a> of The Atkin Firm, LLC; <a href=\"https:\/\/donigerlawfirm.com\/who-we-are\/#scott-alan-burroughs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scott A. Burroughs<\/a> of Doniger Burroughs APC; and <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelinejameslaw.com\/lawyers\/jacqueline-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jaqueline M. James<\/a> of The James Law Firm, PPLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Plaintiff Law Firm Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/96EmRt5eZ-5kmNylmitlnNICR-TKiFLPSWC4gK6qSKvYh_HclVwRxGIOXtCi_LdrLs1pKfHJrLQ1SG6-CrVUe_tyKAk1mIbCcQ-PRbqExPzcVO1hKGyG6_PBo0SgTKD62zSfHFo\" alt=\"Top Plaintiff Law Firm Analytics\" width=\"868\" height=\"530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Richard Liebowitz ranking first among copyright plaintiff attorneys, his firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/liebowitzlawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liebowitz Law Firm, PLLC<\/a>, also takes first place among other firms for the second year in a row. Within copyright law, the Liebowitz Law Firm, PLLC, specifically helps photographers register and protect their work with the U.S. Copyright Office. The firm also protects and enforces IP ownership rights, monitors work for infringement, and helps photographers facing infringement fight for fair compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recognize as the next runners up, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bandlowlaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Offices of Lincoln Bandlow, P.C.<\/a>; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donigerlawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Doniger Burroughs APC<\/a>; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sriplaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SRipLaw, PLLC<\/a>; and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atkinfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Atkin Firm, LLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Defense Attorney Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/IQGFQUCSbHCOPBrkfyMVg58wtWdLgvJJVjVtZqlGlUnVfJA-IZ6bdAk3PhxpFKXCvenDsaEz3jXxE9emhhhxJitNXk_roEXy0RZLAFthThob5av90hbmRnFm_LfClqHrbP3wEDE\" alt=\"Top Defense Attorney Analytics\" width=\"868\" height=\"530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The top defense attorney in copyright litigation last year was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vondranlegal.com\/attorney-steve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steven Charles Vondran<\/a> of the Law Offices of Steven C. Vondran, P.C. Also known as Attorney Steve<sup>\u24c7<\/sup>, Vondran has practiced law for 15 years since earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier Law School. Vondran is licensed to practice in both Arizona and California, and he specializes in a range of topics within copyright law from software auditing and licensing disputes, to DMCA law and online peer to peer (P2P) file sharing law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before practicing law, Vondran was a real estate broker and was even drafted by the Cincinnati Reds after playing in the College World Series. His list of accomplishments also includes three appearances on Fox News as a legal analyst and amassing over 28,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he creates content for his firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honorable mentions also go to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klemchuk.com\/team\/darin-klemchuk\" target=\"_blank\">Darin Michael Klemchuk<\/a> of Klemchuk, LLP; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rccblaw.com\/barry-l-cohen-bio\" target=\"_blank\">Barry L. Cohen<\/a> of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld, LLC; Christian Joseph Cowart of Klemchuk, LLP; and Jessica Itzkowitz of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld, LLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Defense Law Firm Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zaT7Jz-kqNHylCp9pPlMy_Ul3rqricy2TZBHQX2nNd1sMBb4VKForGzyJKpOYLs0gFxn6ex_XjSKp-89djC7RtqicDJ45NRloZhctEe64Xo1v6s5V-lNP_TzJ8UHsUZa3js-FCo\" alt=\"Top Defense Law Firm Analytics\" width=\"868\" height=\"530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vondranlegal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Law Offices of Steven C. Vondran, P.C.<\/a> ranked first among defense law firms in copyright litigation for 2020. Vondran Legal, as it is also known, has been practicing in the area of copyright law since 2004 as a boutique Intellectual Property, Technology &amp; Entertainment Law Firm. With offices in both Arizona and California, Vondran Legal primarily handles cases regarding software audits, internet file sharing, copyright infringement, TV and satellite signal piracy, and other entertainment or internet law issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vondran Legal prides itself on its success against BigLaw firms, citing over 30 firms with which it has \u201cgone toe-to-toe\u201d in legal disputes. The firm also hosts its own <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/AttorneySteveLaw\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube channel<\/a> with over 28,000 subscribers, where partner Steve Vondran publishes educational content aimed at making the law, and thereby justice, more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Vondran Legal, we also recognize the other defense law firms that were runners up: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dwt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP<\/a>; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ballardspahr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ballard Spahr, LLP<\/a>; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntonak.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP<\/a>; and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilsonelser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman &amp; Dicker, LLP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond the Leaderboards: Legal Data as a Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is much to be learned from legal analytics, and far more than can be confined to a top five graphic. Having a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips can make vital business decisions that much easier when basing those decisions on insights and indicators provided by analytics. And while analytics can provide powerful insights, they become even more meaningful when complemented by access to the underlying legal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/blog\/why-you-need-legal-data-as-a-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Data as a Service<\/a> (LDaaS) is the tool that unlocks this potential, and with UniCourt\u2019s LDaaS solution, you can easily download the state and federal (PACER) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-data-api\/court-api\" target=\"_blank\">court data<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-data-api\/attorney-api\" target=\"_blank\">attorney data<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-data-api\/law-firm-api\" target=\"_blank\">law firm data<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-data-api\/party-api\" target=\"_blank\">party data<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/features\/legal-data-api\/judge-api\" target=\"_blank\">judge data<\/a> that you need. With LDaaS, you can build your own analytics, enhance your business development and intelligence gathering, develop machine learning models, institute transformative process automation, and conduct background checks, due diligence, and investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a> to learn more and schedule a demo to see how you can start leveraging LDaaS today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UniCourt\u2019s legal analytics reports of top attorneys and law firms across all U.S. District Courts for copyright litigation in 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UniCourt Legal Analytics Reports - U.S. District Courts Copyright Litigation 2020 &#8211; 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