Technology and New Media
MasurLaw’s attorneys draft and negotiate numerous deals in new media to deliver entertainment, games, music, video and news to mobile devices and on the Internet. We have handled domain name transfer issues and have drafted and negotiated a wide variety of licensing and distribution deals.
Mobile
MasurLaw’s attorneys draft and negotiate numerous deals involving wireless carriers and nationally recognized content brands to deliver entertainment, games, music, video and news to mobile phones. We draft and negotiate mobile aggregator contracts, carrier distribution agreements, BREW, J2ME and other technology development, licensing, distribution and short-code agreements on multiple platforms. We develop license agreements for master tones, specialty ringtones, non-musical ringtones and other data and entertainment products for mobile phones. Finally, we use our established relationships to clear rights with rights societies and rightsholders
Games
MasurLaw’s attorneys draft and negotiate a variety of development and distribution agreements including deals with major cable TV, mobile and satellite network operators. Our attorneys use their pre-established relationships to negotiate with nationally recognized copyright holders to clear rights for the development and distribution of games through a variety of different media.
Music
MasurLaw provides assessments and feasibility studies regarding licenses needed to distribute downloads (including tethered or temporary downloads) and streams (interactive or otherwise) for a wide variety of music services to be offered nationally and internationally. We conceptualize, draft and negotiate unprecedented new digital distribution, streaming and superdistribution license agreements. In addition, we conduct large-scale licensing projects for the sale of music and other content through a variety of consumer services.
Music Artists
Performing Arts
MasurLaw provides the full slate of legal needs for all theatre projects. We help clients through every step of the process from entity formation, structure and strategic advice to union agreements. Our attorneys have over 15 years of experience drafting and negotiating agreements for adaptations, original commissioned works as well as star actor, director, co-producer, crew, and musician agreements. We provide advice with regard to the Actors’ Equity Association IATSE and the American Federation of Musicians. We have extensive experience drafting releases and music licensing agreements. Finally, we leverage our many years of experience assisting internet, web 2.0, social media and mobile companies to help theatre producers execute on novel marketing, promotion and distribution plans.
Film and TV
MasurLaw’s attorneys draft and negotiate financing arrangements and advise clients regarding securities law compliance for independent and wide release films. We draft and negotiate a full range of production contracts with key film personnel and provide advice regarding E&O insurance and clearance of copyrighted materials. When needed, we negotiate production and distribution agreements for national and international theatrical release, cable and broadcast television networks.
Products
MasurLaw offers exceptional service in the selection, acquisition, maintenance and enforcement of client trademarks and related intellectual property. Our attorneys are experienced in counseling clients in the areas of trademark, branding and domain name acquisition and protection. With the aid of our extensive network of resources, MasurLaw develops and implements effective pre–registration strategies for clients with a view toward maximizing value and minimizing cost.
Fine Art
We have provided assistance to a number of fine artists and galleries and have experience in drafting and negotiation fine art purchase agreements, agency contracts, artist in residency programs and commissioned work agreements.