When a movie, television show, or video game uses a pre-recorded song in their production, generally this is possible because the company licensed the material from a third party. Other licensed material may include: a movie clip used in another movie; comic book characters used for a video game; graphic art and photos used for advertisements; or even someone’s personal life story used for a novel.
J. Lopez Law recognizes the importance of a client being able to license their Intellectual Property rights to third parties. Like the right of publicity, the licensing of copyrights and trademarks are other potential revenue streams. J. Lopez Law will represent individuals and entities in licensing property for use in every way imaginable, including film, television shows, television commercials, print ads, Internet sites, video games, and toys to name a few. J. Lopez Law will also represent those clients looking to license a property from a third party.
Unfortunately, there are some instances where one entity will unlawfully use the intellectual property of another. As the owner of a copyright or trademark, an individual possesses some exclusive rights as to the use of such works and marks, and J. Lopez Law is able to represent clients in protecting these rights.
Protection of a copyright generally includes registration of the mark and filing suit for copyright infringement (or defense of an alleged infringement) for unauthorized use of the copyright.
Protection of trademark generally includes researching the availability of a word mark or design mark, registration of the mark and filing suit for trademark infringement (or defense of an alleged infringement).