We provide advice on a wide range of copyright matters--both commonplace and cutting-edge--to music, film, software and entertainment companies, as well as to individual creators. Copyright matters previously handled by firm attorneys include:
Drawing on an extensive background in music law, we advise copyright owners and users on rights acquisitions, licensing matters and royalty issues. We are especially knowledgeable regarding the Music Modernization Act (MMA) due to Jacqueline Charlesworth's work on that legislation. Firm attorneys have handled music matters such as:
The firm's attorneys work closely with movie studios and other producers of content to address licensing, rights and other IP issues that arise before, during and after the production process, including by:
As General Counsel of the Copyright Office, Jacqueline Charlesworth acquired deep insight into legislative and regulatory processes in the copyright arena. The firm counsels and represents trade associations and others with respect to copyright advocacy efforts before Congress, the Copyright Office and the courts. Matters previously handled by Jacqueline include:
Our firm negotiates, drafts and closes transactions on behalf of content owners, content users and individual creators, ranging from two-party rights and licensing deals to complex, multiparty agreements. Firm attorneys have negotiated and closed numerous deals, such as:
We advise and represent music, film and entertainment companies, as well as recording artists, songwriters and other individuals, in infringement, termination, royalty and contractual matters. Matters currently and previously handled include:
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