KLF Legal advises clients on the strategic development and protection of creative properties. We represent artists, writers, producers, managers, record labels, and other creative professionals and companies in music, film, theater, television, book publishing, and the visual arts throughout the United States and abroad. We take particular pride in providing personalized attention to developing artists and smaller entertainment companies.

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Entertainment law is centered on intellectual property, especially copyright, trademark, and unfair competition law, while also drawing on communications, contract, and related issues. We help clients structure and negotiate deals, protect and monetize their creative assets, advise on company formation and growth, and enforce rights when disputes arise through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

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Services include assistance with:

 

• Copyright registration, licensing, and enforcement for creative works

• Trademark and brand protection for artists, labels, productions, and entertainment companies

• Rights clearance and chain-of-title issues

• Licensing and distribution agreements (including digital and streaming)

• Artist, writer, producer, and management agreements

• Collaboration, joint venture, and production-related contracts

• Work-for-hire and independent contractor arrangements

• Right of publicity and name-and-likeness issues

• Protection and commercialization of creative properties in digital and online environments

• Generative AI issues affecting creative works and ownership

• Dispute resolution, including negotiation, arbitration, and litigation when needed

 

Every client’s situation is different. Contact us to discuss how we can assist with your entertainment law needs.