Writers, Authors & IP Creators
Are you a budding author, or a seasoned professional with a proven track record of writing screenplays and teleplays for successful commissioned productions? Do you have an idea for the next ‘smash-hit’ TV format gameshow? Call us and see how we can help you.
Over the years we have gained extensive experience contracting some of the biggest writers in the world often represented by some of the world’s leading agents and representatives. We have experience working with USA writers under WGA union terms, British writers under WGGB terms and many others throughout the world including contracting many of the leading MENA Arabic writers.
We can help you on all copyright and related issues, including assisting with, negotiating and drafting script/screenplay commissioning agreements from broadcasters, independent television and film production companies and producers and other third parties. We can also help you protect your rights, either by copyright registration (for example in the USCO) or by assisting with NDAs (non disclosure agreements) before submitting your work to broadcasters and producers.
Our clients include leading independent production companies, writers, producers, distributors, composers, broadcasters, and screen talent.
Talent, Artists, Writers &
IP Creators
- Writers agreements under both union (e.g. WGA) and non-union terms
- Commissioning and Development Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
- Screenplay and teleplay Agreements
- Author publishing and protecting/exploiting your audio visual rights in your works
- Format Rights Agreements/ Underlying IP Option/Puchase Agreements, and format distribution licensing
- Intellectual Property advice, including ‘chain of title’, Trademark (TM) protection and US Copyright Office registrations
- Theatrical Film CAMA agreements (collection agencies) including advice on residuals under union agreements
- Compliance and Defamation/Publicity/Privacy General Advice
- General media commercial and business affairs advice, including assisting with company formation etc.
The above is not an exhaustive list.
Please contact us for more details.
