It can sometimes be very difficult to determine whether a certain piece of music is actively ripping off another arrangement or if they just sound very similar. This is often especially true when someone is listening to music in similar genres. For example, many pop...
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What types of clauses are used in sports contracts?
Sports contracts are often reported by the media in very simple terms. A player got X amount of money to join the team for X amount of years. People will then do the simple math to figure out how much that player is making every year, on average. But the reality is...
Can a music company sell someone’s masters without consent?
Those who are trying to break into the entertainment industry are often naive in the early stages of their efforts and are, therefore, easily taken advantage of by the people working at major studios and entertainment companies. They may sign contracts that leave them...
Fighting the inappropriate online use of copyrighted materials
When a business invests in the creation of original content or when a creative professional releases new work online, such as music, video, photography or art, the intent is often to profit from those original works and continue developing a brand. Catchy tunes and...
Will NFL players start getting guaranteed contracts?
In many professional sports leagues, contracts are guaranteed. This is true for baseball, for example, and for basketball. In the MLB or the NBA, a player is given a set contract for a certain amount of years. Even if they are cut from the team, they still get paid...
When minors make mistakes in entertainment contract negotiations
With rare exceptions of artists who have borderline cult followings, youthful artists are frequently in highest demand for entertainment services. Musicians, actors and other entertainers may have a much easier time finding work when they are young as opposed to...
Proving a likelihood of confusion in a trademark violation case
Your trademark is a registered image or symbol that effectively represents your business in place of the company's name. When consumers see your trademark, they immediately think of your brand. They know they can purchase a product, even if they are at a store they...
Avoiding the “joint work” agreement in collaborations
You’re a talented artist and your best friend is a talented writer – and you’re thinking about putting together a graphic novel as a collaborative effort. Your buddy will do the story for the novel, and you’ll do all the panels. Now, who owns what? The answer may...