With the emergence of several ways to share original music, it’s more important than ever for musicians to ensure that their legal rights are firmly protected at all times.
Music Law
Musicians are frequently faced with a wide range of potential challenges, ranging from simple copyright disputes and licensing agreements, selling the rights to specific pieces of music and receiving the right royalties. So, getting the right agreements and contracts in place, and knowing precisely how to respond to certain issues, is of utmost importance.
Our music attorneys act for recording artists, artist management companies, record labels, distributorsand anyone else with connections to the music industry.
Our clients rely on us to provide simple and practical advice in response to music law matters, in addition to our dynamic advocacy skills. No matter what type of issue we are tasked with addressing, we offer a complete assessment of the situation and wider context.
We are always upfront and transparent about the likely costs involved.
How our music law attorneys can help
Copyright and Intellectual Property Disputes
Music copyright assigns the legal ownership of a musical composition or recording. This ownership will typically include the full rights to redistribute and reproduce the work, in addition to licencing rights that facilitate the copyright holder to earn royalties.
If someone has used music to which you hold the copyright, you may be able to file a claim for copyright infringement. Our team can help you with this process, assisting you to establish your legal position and administer your legal rights.
On that same note, we can also act in your defence if you have been accused of musical copyright infringement.
We also educate you on how to receive the royalties owed to you!
Contractual Drafting and Disputes
Where a dispute arises which requires professional legal advice, our team can step in to provide tailored support and, where necessary, robust representation. Music disputes can potentially occur for several reasons, including where professional relationships collapse, a music label is not paying royalties at an agreed rate, or a party is not upholding their end of a previously agreed contract.
We also draft and review various contracts related to the music business depending on your need!
Reputation Management
Sustaining a solid reputation is key to success in the music industry. However, public reputations can be quickly damaged, especially when music disputes arise. Reputation management is crucial to prevent any long-term damage to your business or career.
Part of our service includes reputation management and advice, helping you to ensure that the years of hard work and dedication you have invested into your craft are not lost.