For the past ten-plus years, Eric has represented a software company and is experienced in joint venture and licensing matters in that specialty.

Eric began his career as President of Cook Records and specialized in the music industry for many years, representing many top music artists.

As a result, Eric is experienced generally in the entertainment industry. Eric has acted as litigation counsel in patent matters as well.

In addition to his copyright and trademark practice, Eric has a significant commercial practice, both transactional and litigation. Finally, Eric has been New York Counsel for International Blimpie Corporation for decades, and thus has extensive experience in franchising.

A partial listing of Eric’s past and present clientele includes:

• Disney Corporation
• Ei Dupont De Nemours
• 20 Century Fox
• Sears Mortgage Corporation
• Satelcom
• Inter National Ist Magazine
• Aeg-tv
• Metropolitan Model Management
• Meatloaf
• Latoya Jackson
• Hootie And The Blowfish
• Wu Tang Clan
• The Danish Royal Family
• The Original Improv Comedy Club
• Jelly Bean Recordings Inc.
• Abercrombie & Kent
• Canon Cigars
• Westminster Choir College

Eric has been previously involved as both counsel and a principal in the development of numerous startup companies, including:

• Rokon Technologies, a permanent containment system for high level radioactive waste
• Satelcom, a Dominican telecommunications company
• Neutocrete, a franchiser of proprietary construction material
• The Original New York Improv, a national brand comedy club, and numerous entertainment productions