The firm’s media law practice provides legal services for professionals in the arts, entertainment and media industries. Our attorneys provide clients with the following services:
- Negotiating and drafting agreements
- Protecting intellectual property rights
- Registering copyrights and trademarks
- Acquiring licenses and rights clearances
- Assessing liability for copyright and trademark infringement
- Evaluating potential libel and invasion of privacy claims
Our lawyers have helped clients in the following industries:
Publishing
- We advise writers, independent publishers and associations on all aspects of the book publishing process from idea to distribution.
- In addition to providing legal advice, Gail Ross serves as a literary agent for non-fiction works through the Gail Ross Literary Agency
Internet
- We work with web development companies and graphic designers on content-development agreements and advise our clients on rights issues arising in web-based activities including web-site content, e-mail campaigns and online branding.
Film & TV
- We represent independent producers, writers and musicians on development and production agreements for film and television media.
Visual Arts
- We provide legal assistance to photographers and visual artists on contracts and intellectual property rights matters.
Music
- We advise musicians on rights issues and contract matters related to composition, recording and film and TV synchronization.