The Law Offices of Ronald M. Lebow focuses on serving the needs of clients in the music, film, television and internet industries. Entertainment and Media
The entertainment and media industries are going through substantial changes not only in how entertainment is created, but also how that entertainment reaches the consumer. The Law Offices of Ronald M. Lebow offers services and advice for clients in the following areas:
FILM AND TELEVISION
For any film or television project to be produced, contracts, financing and applications are required. All involve documents that must be negotiated, prepared, reviewed, signed and/or filed. Whether the project entails an independent filmmaker working on a low-budget production or a sophisticated feature film co-production, each part of the production has to be documented carefully to ensure that the project has the best opportunity for sucess.
MUSIC
The Music Industry has changed dramatically. To that end, writers, publishers, artists, producers, independent record and production companies have to evolve and adapt to the changes in the industry and the opportunities and challenges that these changes bring not only to the creative side of music but particularly to the business side of the industry. The Law Offices of Ronald M. Lebow represents composers, recording artists, performers and music publishers, as well as independent record companies distributing music both through the normal channels and through the internet.
INTERNET
The Law Offices of Ronald M. Lebow assists clients seeking to capitalize on the distribution of entertainment content in an online and digital environment. The firm is currently working with cutting edge creators of online disseminators of music and sound recordings through the Internet. Whether you are interested in creating a business using the Internet as part of your direct business or advertising, more and more individuals and companies are turning to the Internet for revenue, communication and advertising that is cost effective and able to reach more potential customers and consumers thereby opening up more opportunities for business and entertainment ventures.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Copyright, trademark, trade secret and patent law are the four pillars of what is commonly called intellectual property (IP). They are each specialities in their own right.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright laws encourage the creation of, and protect the expression in, creative works by allowing their owners to license them and/or to prevent their misuse. Copyright underlies almost every film, television program, musical work or website.
Copyright laws attempt to strike a balance between the interests of the creators of copyrighted materials and the users and consumers of creative works. The balance keeps shifting. The internet is the latest medium to challenge that balance.
LICENSING AND CLEARANCES
A license is a right to do or use something. Where intellectual property (IP) is concerned, the word "license" is generally synonymous with "contract." Like contracts, licenses are not always in writing. However, in some cases licenses must be in writing for the right to use the IP to be effective.
The process of obtaining a license to use IP is frequently called "getting clearances." Clearances are those licenses.
TRADE SECRET
A trade secret is information that is not widely or publicly known and for which a business has taken efforts to maintain its secrecy. Trade secrets laws exist to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of such information.
TRADEMARK
Building the right brand or image is hard work. Trademark laws protect those who adopt and use brand names and other identifiers to distinguish their products and services from those of their competitors. The law firm can assist you in determining your trademark and what categories of products or services you want to protect by registering your trademark.
