Marcus Hale is a Partner at Bronfman Law whose practice focuses on online copyright enforcement for educational publishers and other content owners. He works on matters involving unauthorized digital distribution, counterfeit textbook listings, file sharing, course material piracy, and other forms of online infringement. His work is part of the firm’s broader copyright enforcement and intellectual property practice.
Marcus helps clients identify infringement, document evidence, and choose practical enforcement steps based on the platform, the seller, and the risk to the client’s rights. He regularly addresses takedown requests, marketplace reporting systems, hosting and domain notices, repeat infringer issues, and preservation concerns. He also works with investigators and client teams to organize evidence in a form that can support later litigation if needed.
When voluntary compliance or platform removal is not enough, Marcus handles federal infringement actions and related civil litigation. His work may include pre-suit investigation, pleadings, temporary restraining order and injunction practice, expedited discovery, subpoenas, settlement discussions, and motion practice. He aims to move matters in a way that is careful, documented, and aligned with the client’s enforcement goals.
Marcus is known inside the firm for clear communication and steady matter management. He helps clients understand the difference between a notice-based response, a platform enforcement request, and a court action. He also works closely with colleagues in trademark, technology, and litigation matters when online infringement involves brand misuse, account networks, payment channels, or disputed ownership issues.
Areas of Focus
- Online copyright enforcement for educational publishers
- Marketplace and platform takedown programs
- Counterfeit textbook and unauthorized course material investigations
- DMCA notices, hosting notices, domain enforcement, and search removal requests
- Federal copyright infringement actions and injunction practice
- Evidence preservation, subpoenas, and discovery in IP disputes
Representative Work
- Coordinating notice-based enforcement for online infringement involving digital course materials and textbook content.
- Preparing marketplace and platform takedown submissions involving suspected counterfeit or unauthorized listings.
- Supporting pre-suit investigations by organizing screenshots, purchase records, domain data, account information, and related evidence.
- Drafting pleadings, injunction papers, discovery requests, and motions in federal copyright infringement matters.
- Working with internal client teams on repeat infringer tracking, escalation decisions, and preservation of enforcement records.