Jason Lueddeke

Jason Taylor Lueddeke

Associate
About

Jason Taylor Lueddeke focuses his practice on complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, representing clients in entertainment and media, sports, and technology. 

In state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings, Jason has represented a broad range of industry-leading companies and high-profile individuals, including major motion picture studios, film and commercial production companies, record labels, global mass media companies, Academy Award-nominated actors and directors, Grammy Award-winning and nominated songwriters and record producers, world champion athletes, international pop stars, talent managers, internet and media streaming services, and C-suite executives in the entertainment, gaming, fitness, and hospitality industries.

With extensive experience in all stages of litigation from pre-filing to trial and appeal, Jason counsels clients in a variety of complex matters, including intellectual property protection and enforcement (copyright, trade secret, and trademark), defamation and privacy, film licensing and music publishing rights, unfair competition, consumer class action defense, and high-stakes commercial disputes.  In addition to his litigation practice, Jason regularly advises clients in pre-litigation disputes, as well as risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Jason has been recognized by Daily Journal, Variety, Billboard, The Legal 500, and Lawdragon, among other publications.

Bar admissionsCalifornia

EXPERIENCE

  • Served as first-chair in Delaware books and records trial on behalf of co-founder of global mass media and film production company; prevailed at trial, which allowed client to obtain critical documents that led to favorable settlement 
  • Represented, as lead counsel, global media and entertainment company in IFTA arbitration against French toy manufacturing company related to multimillion-dollar toy merchandising rights for film
  • Defended eight-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer in lawsuits related to (i) ownership of iconic Hollywood recording studio and associated trademarks, and (ii) broker’s claim to a portion of the proceeds from the multimillion-dollar sale of client’s publishing catalog  
  • Defended major film production company in (i) $50M lawsuit by private equity company alleging that client breached agreements related to its acquisition of The Weinstein Company’s film library in bankruptcy; and (ii) $100M lawsuit by broker alleging that client owed finder’s fee in connection with acquisition  
  • Counsel to international pop star in highly publicized defamation lawsuit related to record label CEO’s and producer’s misconduct under recording, production, and publishing contracts
  • Defended major motion picture studio, director, and Academy Award-nominated actor in lawsuit alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and Lanham Act violations related to blockbuster film
  • Counsel to WBA world-champion boxer in lawsuit alleging breach of contract and extortion related to historic boxing match
  • Defended C-Level executives of Fortune 500 gaming, hospitality, and entertainment corporation in shareholder class action alleging securities law violations related to construction of Las Vegas hotels and casinos
  • Represented high-profile collector in multiple lawsuits alleging RICO violations, consumer protection law violations, and fraud related to counterfeit wine in New York, California, and Florida state and federal courts
  • Represented fitness pioneer in novel copyright lawsuit against former employee regarding the protectability and enforcement of intellectual property related to choreography sequences 
  • Counsel to former CEO of California restaurant chain in arbitration related to ownership and operation of multimillion-dollar hospitality business
Education
  • J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

    Managing Editor, UCLA Law Review

    Managing Editor, UCLA Entertainment Law Review

    Michael T. Masin Scholar

  • B.A., University of California at Los Angeles

    summa cum laude

    Phi Beta Kappa


Awards

  • Named, "Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers," Daily Journal (2022)
  • Recommended, "Media and Entertainment: Litigation," The Legal 500 (US) (2022)
  • Named, "Top Music Lawyers," Billboard (2022)
  • Named, "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers," Daily Journal (2022)
  • Named, "Legal Impact Report: Up Next," Variety (2021)
  • Selected, "Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers (2022, 2023)
  • Named, "500 X - The Next Generation for Commercial and IP Litigation," Lawdragon (2023)

Pro Bono

  • Represented 501(c)(3) organization in lawsuit alleging CFAA and CDAFA claims related to hacking of its website domain by former officers
  • Represented students and teachers in landmark class action against Compton Unified School District alleging Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act violations related to CUSD's educational practices
  • Obtained rare California gubernatorial pardon for client facing removal proceedings
  • Secured dismissal with prejudice of abusive Unruh Act lawsuit on behalf of non-English speaking property owner
  • Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a United States military veteran alleging home loan modification fraud

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