Elliott Alderman

Elliott Alderman is the founder and principal of Alderman IP in Washington, DC. His practice focuses on intellectual property, copyright, trademark, entertainment & sports law, Internet, content, technology, and media law. With four decades of legal experience, he advises businesses, creators, technology companies, and other organizations on protecting and monetizing intellectual property. His work includes litigation, rights enforcement, registrations, licensing, contracts, and intellectual property audits.

Elliott earned his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, where he served as a Dean’s Fellow in copyright research. He earned his B.A. in English from Rutgers University. His undergraduate honors included recognition as a William V. Frankel Scholar and selection as a Root-Tilden nominee to New York University School of Law.

Elliott previously served as general counsel for Tax Analysts, a new-media tax publishing company. He managed intellectual property matters and handled agreements involving content licensing, technology, e-commerce, and other corporate issues. Earlier, he worked in the Office of the General Counsel at the US Copyright Office. His government experience includes service as a Special Assistant US Attorney and a law clerk at the US Department of Labor.

Elliott Alderman is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Virginia. His professional experience covers copyright and trademark disputes, entertainment agreements, software licensing, technology transactions, and emerging digital platforms. He has represented professional sports teams, technology companies, creatives, publishers, performers, and other organizations. His professional recognition includes AV Preeminent status, Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion recognition, and selection to Super Lawyers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Principal, Alderman IP
• Chair, District of Columbia Bar, Steering Committee, Music Section, Arts, Entertainment and Sport Law Section
• Member, Virginia state bar
• Copyright Forum Leader, National Computer Law Center
• Member, Copyright Society of USA, Steering Committee, Washington Chapter

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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