ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS LAW
GCI GLOBAL'S focus in commercial law has given it the experience of advising numerous business clients, providing it with a unique understanding of the intersection between the legal and business aspects of the sports and entertainment industries.
Our Firm is committed to provide each client with a comprehensive, cost-effective solution that is protective of the client's rights and at the same time conducive to promoting that client's particular talents. One of the most important aspects of the representation of athletes and artists is the establishment and maintenance of that individual as a "brand." The firm is especially mindful of this. It works to protect the strength of the client's brand through careful negotiation and contract drafting, and by utilizing prevailing intellectual property laws.
Our firm's services in this area include:
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Organizational documents for musical groups
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Athlete and celebrity endorsement and appearance agreements
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Formation of independent record labels and management, production and publishing companies
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Purchase and sale of independent record labels and other entertainment entities
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Review and negotiation of recording, CD and music video production and management agreements
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Negotiation of literary and screenplay rights
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Event sponsorship agreements
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Pre-production review for television, film and print media
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Negotiation of music and branding-related clearances
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Negotiation of publishing rights related to theatre productions
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Review and negotiation of television and film talent agreements
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Registration, maintenance and enforcement of copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights, including practice before the Competent courts of law and justice on behalf of singers, songwriters, bands and corporate entities
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Litigation of trademark and copyright infringement claims
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Review and negotiation of license, assignment and royalty agreements
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