Raphael Holoszyc-Pimentel is a member of DWT's media and entertainment group where he focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and counseling. He has extensive experience in copyright, trademark, defamation, and First Amendment matters, among other issues facing content creators. He also has significant experience advocating for journalists under shield laws and rights of access to courts.
Practice Highlights
Intellectual property litigation
Navigates copyright and trademark disputes, including issues around infringement, fair use, chain of title, licensing, the DMCA, digital and social media, blockchain technologies, and generative AI. Represents clients in a wide range of media and entertainment industries, including publishers, record labels, broadcasters, websites, studios, distributors, and artists. As a musician, particularly passionate about music copyright.
Admitted to Practice
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New York, 2016
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Education
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J.D., New York University School of Law, 2015, magna cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- Executive Editor, New York University Law Review
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B.A., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, 2009, magna cum laude
- Dean's List
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Copyright & Literary Property Committee, New York City Bar Association, 2023-present
- Next Generation Committee, Media Law Resource Center, 2023-present
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2023-2025
- Selected to "New York Rising Stars" in Intellectual Property, Thomson Reuters, 2024
Background
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- Associate, Jenner & Block LLP, New York, 2019-2021
- Law Clerk, Hon. Edgardo Ramos, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2018-2019
- Associate, 2015-2018; Summer Associate, 2014 – Jenner & Block LLP, New York
- Clinical Extern, Civil Division, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 2014
- Clinical Intern, Criminal Division, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, 2014
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Nicholas G. Garaufis, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2013
- Communications Associate, Office of New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Bronx, N.Y., 2009-2012