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The media and entertainment world thrives on originality—and protecting that originality is where Fishman Stewart excels. We represent creators, producers, publishers, studios, agencies, and influencers in safeguarding their copyrights, trademarks, and brand assets. Whether you’re launching a new streaming series, producing music, developing interactive media, or publishing digital content, our team ensures your creative output remains protected and profitable.
Meet the Team
Michael D. Fishman
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Alexander JSW Johnson
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Barbara L. Mandell
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Michael B. Stewart
Practice Areas: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Michelle L. Visser
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights
Kristyn C. Webb
Practice Areas: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Julie A. Greenberg
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
Benjamin Becker
Practice Areas: Trademarks, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
Linda Monge Callaghan
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyrights, IP Consulting, Transactional and E-Commerce Services
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Articles & Insights
The Real Slim Shady Didn’t License That!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 6
One of his most famous songs, “Lose Yourself” was recently at the center of a lawsuit. In 2019, Eminem’s publishing company Eight Mile Style sued Spotify claiming that Spotify streamed a number of its musical compositions without proper licenses.
News & Announcements
Global IP leader Michael Stewart is the sole Michigan IP attorney named to inaugural Forbes 2025 list of Best-In-State Lawyers
Michael B. Stewart, managing partner and co-founder of intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC and a global leader in IP, has been included on Forbes inaugural list of Best-In-State Lawyers for 2025.
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