© 2009 Paul S. Levine. All Rights Reserved.
1054 Superba Avenue Venice, CA 90291-3940, Phone: 310-450-6711
LEGAL SERVICES
Entertainment and Copyright and Trademark (Intellectual Property) Litigation
● Copyright and Trademark (Intellectual Property) infringement
● Theft of ideas
● Breach of contract/failure to pay monies due
● Guild arbitrations
To date, in over a quarter of a century of practicing law, all of Levine’s cases have been settled to the satisfaction of his clients prior to trial by way of arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution, or direct negotiation with opposing counsel.
Entertainment Transactions (Contracts), including the internet
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Entertainment financing documents
● Acquisition of “life story” rights
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Performers’ releases
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Production contracts for television, independent films, videos, and major
motion pictures
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Music and artwork clearances
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Software licenses, domain name registration, and website development
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Distribution agreements (digital and physical)
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Option/purchase and “set-up” agreements
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Screenplay adaptations of existing books
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Publishing contracts, including book and music
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Collaboration agreements for songwriters, screenwriters, and book authors (including “ghost writers”)
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Music contracts, including composers (live and recorded, including demos and soundtracks)
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Licensing deals and agreements, including merchandising
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Music licenses for internet streaming, digital downloads, videogames, ringtones, film, commercials, and television
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Purchase and sale of music catalogs (publishing and recording), including due diligence
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Artwork, graphic design, and photography (including visual artist exhibition and gallery consignment)
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Venues and facilities agreements
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Contest registration and rules
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“Non-compete”, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
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Contract releases