Manhattan Entertainment IP Lawyer

Entertainment IP Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan is the center of intellectual property creation and commerce in the entertainment industry. Record labels, publishing houses, production companies, advertising agencies, and individual creators all generate, acquire, license, and enforce intellectual property rights as a core part of their business. The volume and value of entertainment IP transactions in Manhattan demand experienced legal counsel.

Agarunov Law Firm provides intellectual property counsel for Manhattan entertainment professionals and creative businesses. We handle copyright registration, trademark protection, licensing agreements, rights enforcement, and IP portfolio management for artists, producers, labels, studios, and content creators.

Our office is located at 30 Broad Street, accessible via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your intellectual property needs.

Entertainment IP Services in Manhattan

Copyright Registration and Protection

We handle copyright registration for Manhattan creators covering music recordings and compositions, screenplays and scripts, films and video content, photographs, visual art, literary works, and software. Registration with the U.S. Copyright Office establishes a public record of ownership, enables statutory damages in infringement actions, and provides the legal foundation for licensing and enforcement.

Trademark Protection for Entertainment Brands

We register and protect trademarks for Manhattan entertainment professionals and businesses including band names, stage names, production company brands, show titles, podcast names, and merchandise lines. Trademark registration with the USPTO prevents others from using confusingly similar marks and protects the brand identity that drives audience recognition and commercial value.

IP Licensing and Monetization

We draft and negotiate licensing agreements for Manhattan creators and entertainment businesses covering sync licenses for music in film and advertising, content licensing for distribution and streaming, merchandise licensing, publishing sublicenses, and image licensing for commercial use. Properly structured licensing agreements maximize revenue while protecting the creator's rights and controlling how their work is used.

Rights Enforcement and Infringement

We enforce intellectual property rights for Manhattan creators and entertainment businesses through cease-and-desist letters, DMCA takedown notices, platform dispute procedures, and litigation referrals for significant infringement cases. Timely enforcement is essential to maintaining the value of creative work and deterring future unauthorized use.

IP Portfolio Management

We advise Manhattan entertainment businesses on managing intellectual property portfolios including catalog administration, rights tracking, renewal management, and strategic acquisition or disposition of IP assets. Proper portfolio management ensures that every asset in a creator's or company's catalog is properly protected, actively licensed, and generating maximum value.

Entertainment IP in Manhattan

Manhattan's entertainment IP market involves transactions ranging from individual licensing deals to multi-million dollar catalog acquisitions. The legal sophistication required for IP work in this market reflects the stakes involved, and creators and businesses operating in Manhattan's entertainment industry need counsel who can handle both routine registrations and complex rights negotiations.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides IP counsel for Manhattan entertainment professionals and creative businesses.

• Copyright registration and enforcement
• Trademark protection for entertainment brands
• Licensing agreement drafting and negotiation
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Entertainment IP Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We review your creative work and IP needs. Free consultation.
• Step 2: Registration. We file copyright and trademark registrations.
• Step 3: Licensing. We draft licensing agreements to monetize your work.
• Step 4: Enforcement. We protect your rights against unauthorized use.