Business & Corporate
Entertainment & Media
Agreements and rights advice for creators, producers, performers and media businesses.
Overview
What this involves
Creative work involves rights that are easy to give away by accident: who owns a recording, who may adapt a script, who is paid when something is licensed. Written agreements decide those questions, so they deserve attention before the work starts.
KMC Justice advises people and companies in film, music, publishing, digital media and the arts.
How We Assist
How KMC Justice Can Assist
We negotiate and prepare agreements, advise on clearing and licensing material, and help resolve disputes over credit, ownership or payment. For international productions and releases, we consider how the rights are treated in other territories.
Scope
Matters We Handle
- Production, performance and talent agreements
- Music, publishing and recording agreements
- Licensing and clearance of third-party material
- Copyright and trademark protection for creative work
- Distribution and co-production agreements
- Disputes over ownership, credit or royalties
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a contract for a small project?
A short written agreement is advisable even for small projects. It avoids disagreements about ownership and payment later.
Can you help with a royalty dispute?
Yes. We review the agreement and the accounting, and advise on negotiation or other steps.
Can you advise on international releases?
We can advise on the rights involved and coordinate with counsel in other countries where needed.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss yours.
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Discuss your entertainment and media matter with us.
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