Review a collection of resources for counsel representing producers and talent in a wide range of matters related to the production of a film. Read practice notes on common entertainment law issues, review templates for production counsel, and explore a variety...
Save time and resources by settling your International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 Investigation with this template settlement agreement between opposing parties. The template includes guidance on filing your agreement with a motion to terminate to globally...
Registering a trademark for a mobile device or accessory? Consult this chart for key guidance on preparing an identification of goods and/or services for trademark applications for mobile devices and accessories, including mobile phones, tablets, cases, screen...
This practice note provides a provision-by-provision guide to drafting and negotiating the key clauses of a performer agreement, offering insights into the significant provisions typically found in talent agreements between renowned actors and production companies...
Given the complexities and risks involved in SaaS services and cloud computing generally, customers often evaluate the service's suitability for their needs prior to purchase. This trial enrollment agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of a time-limited...
Confidently present your case in chief to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) with this opening trial brief that an opposer/petitioner (plaintiff) may use in an opposition or cancellation proceeding before the TTAB. Sample arguments based on likelihood...
Check out this practice note for an overview of trademark coexistence and consent agreements. Topics covered include the main purposes of coexistence agreements, when consent agreements may be warranted, the advantages and disadvantages of both types of agreements...
A major point of confusion in copyright law is distinguishing between what constitutes an unauthorized derivative work and what constitutes fair use of an underlying work. Read this practice note to gain insight on the analysis. This practice note also discusses...
Review the key legal and business issues in a trade book publishing contract. This practice note, written by expert author Connie J. Mableson, addresses important provisions including copyright ownership, the author's grant of rights, term, advances and royalties...
Patent marking plays a critical role in providing constructive notice to potential infringers and protecting a patent owner's ability to recover damages for infringement. Dive into this practice note to understand and implement effective patent marking practices...
Review this practice note for guidance on advising private companies that are contemplating technology transfer deals with institutions or university personnel. Read now » Related Content Works Made for Hire Check out this practice note for a discussion...
The casting director is among key below-the-line personnel working on the production of a motion picture. Review this template agreement between a casting director and producer of an independent film for guidance and drafting notes on the key terms and conditions...
Review this checklist providing recommended considerations for copyright litigants negotiating a stipulated protective order. This quick reference covers requesting a protective order, timing, confidentiality, filing procedures, use of experts, inadvertent disclosure...
Brush up on statements of law concerning enablement requirement, a fundamental principle in patent law that ensures the disclosure of an invention in a patent application is sufficiently clear and comprehensive to allow a person skilled in the relevant art to make...
Learn the fundamentals of the Hatch-Waxman Act with this eight-video series covering the drug approval process, patent litigation scheme, safe harbor for drug development activities and patent term extensions under the Act, and the legislative history and purpose...