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Law firm with practice focused on entertaining-related matters, such as music, motion pictures, advertising, photography, literature, visual and performing arts, culture incentives (private and public funds endorsement programs) and sports.
As an entertainment oriented law firm we have built through the years a profile that differs from traditional law firms. This positioning is a reflection of our clients who in its majority are persons and entities connected to the creative industry, arts and culture, they seek for legal support for their careers, projects and business, but many times find firms that are distant from their reality and market. Thinking about those clients needs our firm acts in a more closely and proactive manner in each of our clients’ projects, from their inception until their conclusion, crafting legal and negotiating strategies that resonate with the Brazilian entertaining market practices.
We envision our firm as a converging center of our clients and associates’ interests, always stimulating their mutual relationships and fomenting new business opportunities, aiming at the growth and success of the parties involved.
We listed below some of the services we provide to our clients:
Litigation in matters related to entertainment, culture, arts, communication and sports;
Tax planning and advising on labor and social security matters relating to the entertainment industry.
Advising in matters before ECAD (Escritório Central de Arrecadação e Distribuição/ Brazilian Public Performance Rights Collection and Distribution Office) and other national and international Performing Rights Societies (ASCAP, BMI, SENA, SoundExchange, etc.)
Advising and litigation in matters related to copyright violation, anti-piracy, unfair competition, violation of intimacy, privacy, image, honor and freedom of speech;
Planning and supervision of projects related to incentives to culture and sports;
Image and trademark licensing for marketing and merchandising purposes;
Negotiation of sponsorships and e endorsements.
Career management services for authors, artists, musicians, actors, models and athletes.
Planning of legal and business strategies for authors, artists, musicians, actors, models, publishers, record labels, recording studios, film studios and producers and other players of the entertainment industry.
Drafting and negotiation of agency, management and representation agreements between managers, artists, musicians, actors, models and athletes;
Legal support in connection with shows, fairs, plays and other events, which includes hiring of artists and support personnel, obtaining licenses, authorizations, and interfacing with the local public authorities.
Filing/registration of works and trademarks;
Issuance of legal opinions;
Negotiation, clearance, art buying and management of copyrights and related rights;
Counseling in matters related to copyrights and neighbouring rights;
Drafting and negotiation of contracts involving entertainment, copyright and related rights;
We also rely on a team of supporters that are experienced practitioners in the entertainment industry, which assists us in communication and public relations advisory, marketing consultancy, tax and accounting planning, audiovisual and musical production, distribution and marketing of phonographic products, among other activities.