Christopher Chase

Christopher R. Chase is an accomplished intellectual property and commercial transactional attorney with a strong focus on the sports industry, advertising, media, and entertainment sectors.

In the sports industry, Chris provides extensive legal counsel to major sports leagues, international governing bodies, sponsors, agencies, athletes, rights holders, distributors, and sports apparel companies on a wide range of matters including branded entertainment, intellectual property, media rights, marketing campaigns, sponsorship agreements, and content production and distribution deals.

Within the advertising and media industries, Chris assists clients by offering comprehensive guidance on rights clearance, creative services agreements, brand licensing, sponsorship agreements, content distribution deals, and various other transactions to help them grow and minimize risks.

Furthermore, Chris is well-versed in addressing music-related issues such as negotiating licensing agreements for commercials, video games, TV shows, and films, music distribution agreements, artist services agreements, and concert sponsorships.

Chris also excels in protecting and strengthening brands for clients in the entertainment, advertising, sports, media, and fashion sectors by advising on trademark clearance, selection, maintenance, enforcement, and prosecuting trademark applications.

Recognized for his expertise, Christopher Chase has received accolades such as being labeled a 'Next Generation Partner' in Advertising & Marketing Law by Legal500 for his deep knowledge, ability to explain legal complexities clearly, and high degree of responsiveness.

Education-wise, Chris pursued Law studies at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and also attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In terms of his professional journey, Christopher holds the position of Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, a role he took after serving as Counsel at the same firm. Prior to this, he was an Associate at Clifford Chance US LLP. Moreover, Chris has shared his knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School and Parsons School of Design.

Comprehensive in his legal expertise, Chris Chase is a go-to attorney for clients seeking specialized guidance in sports law, advertising, media, entertainment, and intellectual property matters.