Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark and Celebrity Endorsements, Licensing and Merchandising

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Awareness of intellectual property law is key to succeeding in the entertainment industry.  Among other things, the Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase regularly assists clients in the selection, searching and registration of company names, group names, artist professional names, trademarks and service marks, both within the United States and abroad. The Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase makes every effort to give its clients practical advice regarding the most cost-efficient methods for protecting and capitalizing upon their copyright, trademark and other intellectual properties.

Practicing entertainment law requires a thorough understanding of copyright and trademark law, as well as the legal principles concerning "rights of personality," which figure prominently in such settings as celebrity endorsements and merchandising deals for celebrity-branded products and services. Attorney Barry Oliver Chase knows and understands the laws and their impact on members of the entertainment, arts, sports and media industries. Specific matters handled by the firm include:

Copyright Law

• Merchandising and licensing
• Registration of copyright
• Licensing and contract negotiation

Trademark Law

• Licensing of trademarks and service marks
• Searches and interpretation
• Trademark and service mark selection and development
• Counseling on appropriate trademark usage in advertising and merchandising agreements
• Federal and foreign registration
• Opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Assignments and recordation

Celebrity Endorsements/Licensing

• Protection of the celebrity's "name and likeness"
• Territorial, linguistic and product usage of the celebrity's name and likeness
• Favorable celebrity payment schedule
• Maintenance of the best possible celebrity/brand "balance" in an endorsement deal.

If you have any further questions, or would like to speak with Barry Oliver Chase regarding your intellectual property law issue, please do not hesitate to call the Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase at (305) 373-7665, or fill out the Guestbook form and Mr. Chase or his assistant will be in touch with you shortly.