• Copyright Protection: Assess the copyrightability of original works, such as artworks, publications, and digital content, and advising on options for protecting and asserting copyright.

    • Licensing Agreements: Draft and negotiate licensing agreements to allow third parties to use original materials while protecting your interests and revenue.

    • Permission and Rights Clearance: Guide you through the process of obtaining permissions for using third-party content and addressing clearance issues

    • Policy Development: Support the development of internal IP policies to manage and protect your work.

    • Artificial Intelligence: Develop internal policies regarding the use of AI, manage risk to IP associated with AI US and advise on use and ownership of AI generated materials.

    • Training and Education: Provide workshops and training sessions for staff on IP issues, raising awareness about best practices for managing and protecting intellectual property.

    • Dispute Resolution: Offer support in resolving IP disputes or infringement issues that may arise.

    • Strategic Consultation: Advise on strategies for monetizing intellectual property, including considerations for merchandising, sponsorships, and partnerships.

    • Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements — including service contracts, vendor agreements, publishing agreements and license agreements — to ensure that your interests are clearly defined and protected.

    • Merchandise and Product Development: Provide legal support for agreements related to the development, production, and sale of branded merchandise, publications, and other commercial products tied to your programs and collections.

    • Technology and Digital Agreements: Negotiate contracts for software licensing, website development, digital distribution platforms, and technology service providers, with particular attention to data ownership and content rights.

    • Mergers and Acquisitions: Advise on mergers and acquisitions from the LOI process through due diligence to closing.

    • Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring that agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations, and advise on insurance requirements relevant to your programs and operations.