Juristech Legal specializing in media and entertainment law offers a broad spectrum of legal services to cater to the unique needs of professionals and companies within the entertainment, media, and digital content industries. These services cover everything from intellectual property protection and contract negotiation to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. Here are the key services offered:
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Talent agreements: Drafting contracts for actors, musicians, directors, writers,
producers, and other talent involved in media and entertainment projects, ensuring fair
compensation and rights protection.
Production agreements: Drafting agreements for film, TV, music, and theater
production, covering aspects like financing, distribution, and intellectual property rights.
Distribution agreements: Negotiating contracts between production companies and
distributors (both traditional and digital platforms) for the distribution of content across
various media, including theaters, streaming platforms, television, and international
markets.
Music and recording contracts: Drafting recording contracts, music publishing
agreements, and licensing deals for musicians, record labels, and publishers.
Endorsement and sponsorship agreements: Drafting contracts for celebrities and artists
to promote or endorse products and services, ensuring proper compensation and rights
management.
Regulatory Compliance and Censorship
Broadcasting regulations: Ensuring compliance with broadcasting laws and regulations
issued by authorities such as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB),
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and similar bodies internationally
OTT platform compliance : Assisting over-the-top (OTT) platforms with content
regulations and legal requirements to avoid potential penalties or bans.
Media law advisory: Providing guidance on media laws, including defamation, invasion
of privacy, and legal risks associated with reporting, publishing, or broadcasting content.
Defamation and Reputation Management
Defamation claims: Representing media companies, artists, and public figures in
defamation suits, whether as claimants or defendants, ensuring protection of reputation
and free speech.
Pre-publication review: Conducting pre-publication or pre-broadcast reviews of content
to minimize legal risks related to defamation, privacy violations, and intellectual property
infringement.
Crisis management: Assisting with crisis management for clients facing negative
publicity, including handling legal proceedings, issuing public statements, and mitigating
damage to reputation.
Advertising and Marketing Law
Ad regulation compliance: Advising on compliance with advertising standards and
regulations, including guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India
(ASCI) and other regulatory bodies.
Celebrity endorsements: Drafting contracts and advising on legal issues related to
celebrity endorsements and influencer marketing, including ensuring compliance with
advertising disclosure requirements.
Media Mergers and Acquisitions
Due diligence for media companies: Conducting due diligence and advising on mergers,
acquisitions, and joint ventures involving media and entertainment companies.
Acquisition of rights and assets: Facilitating the acquisition of IP rights, production
assets, or entire production houses, ensuring that the transfer of rights is legally sound.