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arts
& entertainment
copyright/trademark
digital media and the Internet
corporate
law
business
affairs & business development
international
arts & entertainment
We provide all legal services required in connection with all aspects of the film, music, television, theater, publishing, digital media and fine arts industries. Typically this will involve formation of legal entities and partnerships, asset protection, transfer of rights, drafting and negotiation of agreements, buy and sell arrangements, personal service agreements, music clearance and financing arrangements.
We provide clients with advice
and guidance with regard to copyright and trademark issues that arise in connection
with the creation, development, exploitation and management of their intellectual
property and business activities.
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digital media and the internet
Digital technology has made
possible the convergence of content and distribution methods in new ways giving
rise to "new media", new business structures, and new legal issues.
We advise and assist clients in the development, production, protection and
distribution of these new products and assist them in staying current and
legal with regard to new legislation, copyright law decisions and business
opportunities.
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We assist clients with the
formation of legal entities including corporations (profit and non-profit),
partnerships, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. We also
assist with the creation of business plans and prepare private placement offering
documents and guidance through the fundraising process with particular experience
in raising money for music, film, and television projects.
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business affairs & business
development
We provide business consulting
services for our clients regarding many aspects of their business affairs
and the development of business opportunities including strategy, market identification,
networking opportunities, presentations, submissions of material, "packaging"
of elements for projects in development, securing distribution and finding
funding.
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We have experience in negotiating
with foreign entities with regard to licensing of music, film and television
properties for distribution both as imports and exports. We also assist in
making business arrangements with foreign distribution agents and maximizing
opportunities at various international music, television and film trade markets.
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