At Fredricks, Schwarzl & von der Horst, we provide specialized legal services to clients in the entertainment industry, from emerging artists to established production companies. We are committed to safeguarding your creative and commercial interests with tailored, strategic counsel.
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting: We negotiate and draft agreements for talent, production, licensing, and distribution, ensuring fair terms and robust protection for your work.
- Intellectual Property Protection: We secure copyrights, trademarks, and other IP rights for music, film, television, and digital content, defending your creative assets against infringement.
- Talent Representation: We advise actors, musicians, writers, and other creatives on agency contracts, endorsement deals, and royalty arrangements, maximizing your opportunities.
- Production & Financing: We assist producers and studios with development agreements, financing structures, and co-production deals, streamlining the path from concept to screen.
- Cross-Border Entertainment Deals: Leveraging our multi-jurisdictional expertise (Austria, NY, CA), we manage international licensing, distribution, and talent agreements with precision.
- Dispute Resolution: We represent clients in entertainment-related disputes, including breach of contract, royalty disputes, and IP litigation, pursuing favorable resolutions.
- Digital Media & Technology: We provide guidance on streaming rights, NFT projects, and emerging tech in entertainment, keeping you ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.