BRIAN FRANKEL LAW FIRM

LEGAL SOLUTIONS TO EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS.

We provide high quality business, intellectual property, and litigation services so you can focus on building your business with inspiration.

Brian A. Frankel, Esq.


Brian helps companies and creatives achieve their goals.

Brian Frankel is the managing partner. He is a business, intellectual property, and litigation attorney based in Washington, D.C. Through his practice, Brian has represented clients who include brand managers, Amazon sellers, film & video producers, manufacturers, retailers, investors, distribution companies, Fortune 50 companies, online marketplaces, marketing firms, professional athletes & athletic teams, event producers, music professionals, information product entrepreneurs, media influencers, etc. Brian has extensive experience with matters involving Amazon (and other mass market sites) that range from various types of agreements to brand enforcement to brand registry and beyond. Brian works with clients both as outside general counsel and on a project-to-project basis. Brian is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, in Florida, and before the D.C. Federal Court.

Brian's legal practice reflects his interests and passions. Brian earned a wide range of professional experience, so can advise on both legal and operational considerations involving retail sales, launching new products, media production, manufacturing, wholesale, event production, negotiation, etc. Brian stays active and engaged in the creative community. Brian serves on the Board of Directors as the Education Chairman of Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts where he has volunteered since 2007. Brian also serves as the Executive Director of D.C. Filmmakers and as the Festival Director for the Wheaton Film Festival. Brian earned both his undergraduate degree and his law degree at the University of Florida with additional technical training from NYFA at the French National Film Academy, the Art Institute of Phoenix, the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Dade College.

LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS

Brand Manager Agreements

Talented Brand Managers can fuel dynamic growth for products and brands. Comprehensive agreements are a requirement to prevent problems, ensure rights, and aid in beneficial outcomes. Due diligence research is also a key part of this process. We have drafted the agreements for some of the top Brand Managers in the market  and can advise on options and strategies.

Intellectual Property

Registering copyright; registering trademark in USA & worldwide; license agreements; trademark searches; responding to office actions; IP monitoring & protection; cease & desist letters; IP clearance; opinion letters; enforcing IP rights; litigation, etc.

Business & Entertainment Law

Creating agreements, registering IP, forming the legal entities, contacting  distributors & collaborators, structuring the deals, resolving obstacles to get the deal done, negotiation, background investigation, etc. 

Amazon Specific Law

Addressing Cease & Desist letters; false IP complaints; "used sold as new"; drafting an effective Plan of Action for violations, suspensions & appeals; buyer complaints; policy violations; consulting for products, brands, or law firms; etc.

Distribution Agreements

We create exclusive seller agreements, non-exclusive seller agreements, MAP/iMAP policies, online sales policies, etc. We help design the distribution systems that provide causes of action to support enforcement. We work with sellers, brands, & manufacturers to create authorized seller programs and systems to identify product leakage.

General Counsel Services

Companies needing ongoing advice and regular help with a variety of legal matters work with Brian to develop and manage effective long term legal strategies while also addressing immediate legal needs. Companies subscribe to a set number of monthly hours at a discounted rate to maintain their budget and to plan ahead.

Corporate Law

We form legal entities for clients, advise on the jurisdiction choices in forming a legal entity, draft operating agreements, help with exit strategies, draft asset purchase agreements, help change jurisdictions, conduct due diligence, serve as outside general counsel, etc.

Event Production

High End event producers rely on us for drafting Master Service Agreements, Scope of Work Agreements, Contractor & Vendor Agreements, Sub-Contractor Agreements, Crew Agreements, Intern Agreements, Volunteer Agreements, providing general legal counsel, etc.

Litigation & Enforcement

We can handle litigation matters spanning each of the firm’s practice areas from IP to business/commercial and corporate. We deliver high quality & cost effective representation for our clients. We are aggressive, resourceful, persistent and have been successful in helping our clients to navigate through litigation and enforcement.

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