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We are experienced at litigating copyright and database disputes as well as licensing and other contractual issues in this area.  We will respond quickly – both nationally and internationally - to protect our client's position on the market through court action where required.

We draft all types of contracts and advise on all types of transactions including: 

  • television and film production agreements

  • publishing agreements, including music publishing

  • magazine production agreements

  • film distribution agreements

  • DVD rental services agreements

  • merchandising agreements

  • all aspects of software licensing including reseller agreements and outsourcing

  • transactions relating to the internet including web site development, web site terms and conditions, digital music licensing, online promotions and games

  • agreements with artists and other content providers

  • database agreements

  • joint ventures

  • company and business acquisitions

  • financing issues including security taking and securitisations of copyright material

  • video game licensing agreements.

In addition we advise on all aspects of copyright and database rights including:

  • subsistence of copyright, for example in relation to television formats and revival of copyright

  • risk management in relation to online and other promotions

  • marketing strategies and advertisements

  • competition (anti-trust) issues.