Trevor W. Barrett is a partner at Doniger / Burroughs, where he focuses on counseling and litigation for clients in the fashion, art, entertainment, music, textile, and media industries. With a practice grounded in the protection of creative work, Mr. Barrett represents a broad range of rights holders, including artists, designers, photographers, apparel and textile brands, and production companies. He provides strategic guidance on intellectual property enforcement, licensing, and brand protection, and regularly litigates complex copyright, trademark, and design patent cases in federal courts across the country.
Mr. Barrett brings more than a decade of experience in civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on high-stakes copyright disputes. He has successfully taken cases through trial and appeal, including to the U.S. Supreme Court, and is known for his ability to navigate nuanced legal and factual issues to deliver results for his clients.
He formerly served as Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Copyright Litigation Committee, where he helped lead national conversations around copyright law and enforcement trends. His thought leadership in the area of creative rights has made him a sought-after advisor for clients looking to defend their work in an evolving legal landscape.
Mr. Barrett has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the Southern California region every year since 2020, a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the area. He is a passionate advocate for the creative community and takes pride in helping artists and innovators safeguard the value of their work.
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