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• Romania secures hold on ‘stolen’ El Greco as court filings reveal Dmitry Rybolovlev is its owner

  This article quotes a statement from NP, which is for representing the state of Romania in the legal dispute over ownership of an El Greco painting that was pulled from a Christie’s New York sale in February, following a claim by the Romanian government that the work belongs to its national collection. The NP team is led by Los Angeles Privacy & Technology partner Thaddeus Stauber, leader of the Arts & Cultural Institutions team, and counsel Aaron Brian of Los Angeles, and includes Complex Disputes partner Paul Downs of New York City, associate Zachary Osinski of Los Angeles, and practice assistant Heidi Gutierrez.

  June 21, 2025
• University of Oregon School of Law | JUNE 2024

  Mastering the art of lawyering: Aaron Brian, JD ’98

  This article profiles Los Angeles Privacy and Technology counsel Aaron Brian and features an interview on insights he’s gained throughout his legal career, from an externship with the Portland Trail Blazers’ legal team while at Oregon Law to advocating for clients in significant cases at NP.
  June 30, 2024
• Rochester Democrat & Chronicle

  Rochester trial to decide ownership of million-dollar painting

  This article covers a trial over the ownership of Egon Schiele’s “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife” water-colored drawing. Thaddeus Stauber, Arts & Cultural Institutions team leader and Los Angeles Privacy & Technology partner, is quoted from the closing arguments and mentioned for representing the Robert Owen Lehman Foundation. The NP team also includes Rochester Complex Disputes senior counsel Carolyn Nussbaum, counsel Aaron Brian, and associate Zachary Osinski, both of the Los Angeles office.

  June 4, 2024
• The Art Newspaper

  Nixon Peabody wins appeal for Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Fifth Circuit affirms dismissal based on Act of State doctrine

  The Art Newspaper reported on a unanimous appeals court decision that definitively resolved the ownership of a painting by Bernardo Bellotto, “The Marketplace at Pirna,” which has been part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s collection since 1961. This latest ruling is the third to reject the plaintiffs’ claim in this matter. The NP team representing the museum was led by Thaddeus Stauber, Arts & Cultural Institutions team leader and Privacy & Technology partner, and Privacy & Technology counsel Aaron Brian, and included Complex Disputes associate Brock Seraphin and practice assistant Heidi Gutierrez.

  June 3, 2024
• The Messenger

  The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate settles lawsuit over merch featuring rapper and the Twin Towers

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Trager, co-leader of the firm’s IP Fashion & Apparel team, is quoted in the following article on the successful resolution of a trademark and right of publicity dispute between the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and late photographer Chi Modu. In addition to Staci, the NP team representing the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. included Privacy & Technology counsel Aaron Brian and Intellectual Property associate Mark Zhai, both of the LA office.

  Jan 21, 2024
• Billboard

  Notorious B.I.G. Estate settles lawsuit against famed photographer over World Trade Center image

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Trager, co-leader of the firm’s IP Fashion & Apparel team, is quoted in the following article on the successful resolution of a trademark and right of publicity dispute between the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and late photographer Chi Modu. In addition to Staci, the NP team representing the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. included Privacy & Technology counsel Aaron Brian and Intellectual Property associate Mark Zhai, both of the LA office.

  Jan 19, 2024
• Law360 |

  H&M again asks Supreme Court to review copyright loss

  This article covers a petition by client H&M asking the US Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision finding that Unicolors Inc. had a valid copyright for certain fabric patterns. The story quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager from an April 21 statement, noting that the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision diverged from a newly stated Supreme Court rule. In addition to Staci, the article mentions Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson and Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, both of the Los Angeles office, for representing H&M.

  April 21, 2023
• Law360

  Justices eye tossing H&M copyright case for question swap

  This article covers Monday’s argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of client H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP in a five-year-long copyright dispute between the fashion retailer and textile manufacturer Unicolors, Inc. The outcome could have a significant and lasting impact on copyright holders as well as alleged infringers by determining what consequences a registrant faces when it fails to provide accurate information on its copyright application. The article mentions Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office, for representing H&M.
  Nov 8, 2021
• The National Law Journal

  A quiet US Supreme Court term ahead for IP—with one potential explosion

  This article covering high-profile IP cases in the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming term includes a case involving client H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. The NP team representing H&M includes Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  Sep 29, 2021
• Law360

  Electronics company says ‘rushed’ JAMS award should get axed

  Litigation Department vice-chair Staci Riordan and counsel Aaron Brian, both of the Intellectual Property group in Los Angeles, are mentioned in this article for representing Indian electronics company SFO Technologies Private Ltd. in its recent request to vacate a JAMS award. The matter relates to SFO’s complaint against the former owners of California-based Qual-Pro Corp. in 2019, alleging the concealment of debts during an acquisition process and of falsely claiming that test equipment was ready to be capitalized and could be considered an asset.
  July 8, 2021
• Courthouse News Service

  H&M sweater spat heads to High Court

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Reuters

  SCOTUS to review H&M's 9th Circuit win in copyright dispute

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’ s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  High Court to consider intent bar in H&M copyright escape

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Law360

  Supreme Court agrees to hear H&M copyright case

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Reuters Legal

  IN BRIEF: Unicolors' copyright win against H&M unravels in 9th Circuit

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  June 1, 2020
• Law360

  9th Circ. Says Suit Against H&M Hinges On Copyright Validity

  This article mentions Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles, for representing H&M in a dispute involving allegations of fabric design copyright infringement. The NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District to reverse the trial court’s decision.
  May 29, 2020
• The Recorder

  H&M Gets Another Shot at Challenging Validity of Pattern Copyright

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  May 29, 2020
• Bloomberg Law

  H&M Gets Fabric Design Copyright Infringement Verdict Overturned

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  May 29, 2020
• To Live and Law in LA

  Season 2, Episode 6: Season 2 mailbag

  Los Angeles attorneys Aaron Brian, Shannon Egan, Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond take listener questions in this week’s episode of To Live and Law in LA. Among the topics: The future of the Supreme Court, and whether it’s better to own a dragon or be a dragon.
  Nov 28, 2018
• S2 E2: Inside an immigrant detainee camp

  S2 E2: Inside an immigrant detainee camp

  In this week’s episode of the podcast, associate Neal Gauger talks about his efforts volunteering with the ACLU inside a federal prison outside Los Angeles, where he and others sought to help asylum seekers being held in inhumane conditions. This episode is hosted by counsel Aaron Brian and associates Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan.
  Oct 24, 2018
• Law360

  H&M, Unicolors face off on Day 1 of fabric copyright trial

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan and counsel Aaron Brian are mentioned in this article about a copyright infringement trial in LA for representing clothing retailer H&M.
  Dec 5, 2017