Entertainment & Media Law

If you're an entertainer, artist or performer and you need representation for a contracts or licensing issue, you need legal counsel who understands the complexity of the entertainment industry.

We can help.

Saper Law Offices represents businesses and individuals in all areas of entertainment law. From negotiating complex entertainment contracts and licensing to providing intellectual property protection, Saper Law attorneys manage the legal and business affairs of each client from idea to implementation.

Our Entertainment and Media Legal Services Include:

  • Production & distribution contracts
  • Host & talent agreements
  • Music clearance & licensing
  • Screenplay protection
  • Stock footage licenses
  • Talent agency & management contracts
  • Recording & performance contracts
  • Sponsorship contracts
  • Advertising copy review
  • Book Publishing Agreements
Here are examples of recent entertainment law cases handled by the Saper Law Offices:
  • Represented record label and musical group in trademark dispute over band name.
  • Represented musical venue in Chicago in dispute over licensing fees with performance rights society.
  • Assisted several filmmakers in gaining the permissions necessary for using songs and other copyrighted works in their films.
  • Drafted operating agreement, corresponding copyright agreements, and other production, location, and crew agreements for film project.
  • Provided counsel for documentary filmmaker launched a web-based television program.
  • Set up limited liability company, prepared operating agreement, and provided a variety of production contracts for a feature-length film on the film festival circuit.
  • Counseled documentary filmmakers on use of a university’s name, another company’s advertisements, and television footage of appearance on cable news channel.
  • Represented filmmaker in negotiation of new DVD distribution agreement.
  • Represented musician in pursuit of unpaid licensing fees from grant of synchronization and soundtrack rights.
  • Reached favorable settlement in dispute involving unauthorized recording and radio play of musician’s performance.
  • Advised client negotiating book publishing agreement for instructional/educational book.
  • Assisted children’s book author in securing copyright on the text of his book and on illustrations created by another.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.