Sector Expertise
Culture & Media
Copyright, production contracts, digital content and media, publishing and advertising licences.
Cultural and media production rests on intellectual-property rights and on production, distribution and licensing contracts. We help creators, production companies, platforms and publishers protect their work, structure their rights and control content obligations.
Key Legal Matters
Key legal matters in the sector
Copyright and related rights
Ownership, registration, licensing and protection of works against infringement.
Production and distribution contracts
Production, co-production, financing and distribution contracts and revenue sharing.
Digital content and influencers
Advertising collaboration agreements, ad terms, disclosure and content liability.
Licences and regulatory requirements
Publishing, production and broadcast licences and content requirements.
Marks and reputation
Protecting names and marks and dealing with defamation and infringement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do we prove ownership of a creative work?
By documenting the creation date and author, registration with the competent authority and written assignment contracts.
Do we need a contract with a content creator?
Yes — to fix deliverables, duration of use, fee, content rights, advertising disclosure and termination.
What if our work is used without permission?
Prove ownership and use, send a cease-and-desist notice, then claim removal and compensation through the formal procedures.
The information on this page is general and for awareness only; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Answers vary with the facts of each case.
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