Art and Media Law

Virtual Property and Virtual Currency in Video Game law

The burgeoning virtual economies within video games have created complex legal questions surrounding virtual property and virtual currency. As players invest real-world time and money in acquiring these digital assets, their legal status, protection, and regulation become increasingly important. Our firm, specializing in technology and entertainment law, offers this analysis of the legal challenges and considerations surrounding virtual property and currency in the video game industry. (more…)

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Music Royalty Laws: What You Need to Know

Music is a form of art that expresses creativity, emotion, and culture. It is also a form of intellectual property that deserves legal protection and recognition. However, music is not a simple or uniform product. It involves various elements, such as lyrics, melody, harmony, rhythm, sound recording, and performance.

Each element may have different rights holders, such as composers, lyricists, performers, producers, and publishers. Each element may also generate different types of royalties, such as mechanical, performance, synchronization, and master royalties.

Imagine a hit song: the songwriter gets royalties when the song is reproduced, the recording artists get royalties when their specific recording is played, and both songwriters and artists get royalties when the song is performed publicly. It’s like a pie, sliced in different ways!
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Video Game Piracy Laws: What You Need to Know

Video game piracy has long been a concern for game developers and publishers, leading to the implementation of stringent laws to protect intellectual property. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of video game piracy laws, exploring the legal landscape, consequences, and preventive measures that individuals and entities should be aware of. (more…)

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The Law as a Literary Form

The law is often seen as a dry and technical subject, but it can also be a rich and creative form of literature. Legal documents, such as contracts, statutes, and case law, can be works of art in their own right. They can be carefully crafted to achieve a desired outcome, and they can use language in innovative and expressive ways. (more…)

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The Legal Definition of Literary Works

The legal definition of literary works is broad and encompasses a wide range of creative expression. In general, a literary work is any work of authorship that is expressed in words, regardless of the medium in which it is fixed. This includes books, articles, poems, scripts, musical compositions, and computer software. (more…)

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Literary Laws and Copyright: What You Need to Know

Literary works are one of the most valuable forms of human expression and creativity. They include books, essays, articles, blogs, poetry, and other written works that convey ideas, emotions, information, or stories. Literary works are also protected by a legal system known as copyright.
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Trademark Law Essentials for Artists and Entertainers: Protecting Your Brand

Trademark law is a type of intellectual property law that protects words, phrases, symbols, and designs that are used to identify the source of goods or services. For artists and entertainers, trademark law can be used to protect their brands and prevent others from using confusingly similar marks. (more…)

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Art Law: A Guide for Artists, Collectors, and Dealers

Art law is a complex and ever-evolving field that governs the creation, ownership, and sale of art. It covers a wide range of topics, including copyright, trademark, contract law, and cultural property law.

Think about a famous painting suddenly claimed to be a fake, or a sculpture illegally smuggled across borders – these are just glimpses into the real-world drama that art law addresses every day. (more…)

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