Dance Dance Revolution Copyright in Choreography Hits its Stride

Kyle Hanagami is a Los Angeles-based Choreographer & Creative Director and has become one of the industry’s most sought after talents. He has worked with artists such as BLACKPINK, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and Justin Bieber, as well as partnered with globally recognized brands like Nike, Disney, Netflix and Calvin Klein. He has built an online empire with over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers and more than 1 billion views. Additionally, he currently holds the title for YouTube’s most viewed choreography video of all time. Kyle Hanagami has become the bridge between the entertainment industry and the digital world, creating captivating choreography that can be recognized everywhere from the big screen to your phone screen.

David L. Hecht is the firm’s founder and its co-managing partner. He is a fierce litigator representing individuals, companies, and nationwide classes in high-stakes commercial disputes. He was recognized as a “Legal Lion” by Law360 following his successful argument before the Ninth Circuit in connection with a copyright infringement case against Epic Games. The case, which redefined the limits of protection for choreography in the era of “short form” media, was also recognized by Law360 as one of the biggest copyright rulings of 2023.