Film & television
We counsel producers, writers, directors, actors and casting personnel in connection with film and television projects. Services include:
Production counsel, co-counsel or special counsel on independent feature and documentary films
Representation of creators and underlying rights holders for both independent and major motion pictures
We also represent clients’ interests in connection with television programming, including scripted and unscripted, network and streaming TV. Frequent services include the following:
Drafting, negotiation and review of shopping agreements, option agreements, purchase agreements, performer and crew services agreements
Counsel in connection with various forms of content distribution.
social media influencers
We understand the unique challenges that arise as a result of partnering with brands on influencer marketing platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. We counsel our clients on how to skillfully maximize the impact this emerging industry has on their business goals.
We represent individuals such as influencers and celebrities spanning a wide range of industries. We counsel clients at every stage of these partnerships including negotiations, business creation, development, and market penetration.
What we do:
Trademark, copyright, patents, and other forms of intellectual property
Drafting and negotiating influencer agreements
Business transactions
Joint Ventures and strategic business alliances
music
The world of music is ever growing and evolving, and we’re not just talking about sound trends. With the consistent introduction of varying revenue streams and distribution channels, the opportunity for profit grows, but so does the complexity. We take pride in clearly explaining and navigating the often foggy landscape of entertainment law and its relationship to music industry professionals of all types. We help our clients draft and negotiate contracts relating to recording, publishing, licensing and distribution, sponsorship and merchandising.
Digital Media
Our Internet law practice focuses our business and intellectual property expertise on transactions occurring on the Internet and mobile platforms. We possess significant experience in:
the protection of copyrights, trademarks, domain names and trade secrets online;
general website operational matters (such as the preparation of website terms of use or service and privacy policies, and compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act);
Internet and e-commerce matters; and
technology, content and multimedia licensing, distribution, and marketing matters, including in connection with advertising and other revenue generation transactions, software and hardware bundling transactions, content licensing transactions for Internet and mobile platforms, co-marketing transactions and co-branding transactions.