Ready to sign that recording contract? Is a publisher interested in your first novel? Talking to a qualified entertainment lawyer now will save you a headache in the future. Saunders & Silverstein LLP has extensive experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, recording contracts, work-for-hire and independent contractor agreements, and more. Our attorneys have represented fine artists, musicians, graphic designers, filmmakers, authors, web designers, and photographers.
Saunders & Silverstein LLP counsels entertainment law clients in matters of:
- Book publishing agreements
- Co-authorship agreements
- Band agreements
- Music publishing and licensing
- Fine art and illustration licensing
- Recording and management contracts
- Film production agreements
- Fair use
Where there is copyright, there is the potential for copyright infringement. If you are making use of copyrighted materials, our entertainment attorneys will help minimize your risk by counseling you regarding fair use and copyright licensing. Where copyright infringement claims arise, we work swiftly to resolve such disputes through negotiation or, if necessary, litigation.
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Representative Matters in Arts & Entertainment Law:
- Negotiated licenses on behalf of noted visual artist for use of works by major apparel, automotive, and computer companies on limited-edition products and in promotional activities.
- Drafted co-production agreements, actor agreements and location releases on behalf of independent filmmaker.
- Drafted and negotiated co-authorship agreement between biographer and subject.
- Achieved a favorable settlement for fine artist in dispute with art gallery.
- Drafted various agreements on behalf of songwriter/musician in preparation for recording sessions and video shoot.
Contact us now to discuss your entertainment law needs.