NYC Entertainment IP Attorney

Entertainment Intellectual Property in New York

In entertainment, intellectual property is everything. Your songs, recordings, scripts, films, brand identity, and creative output are assets that generate revenue over the course of your career and beyond. Protecting these assets through proper copyright registration, trademark protection, and rights management is the foundation of a sustainable creative career.

At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., we help artists, producers, content creators, publishers, and entertainment companies protect and manage their intellectual property portfolios.

Our IP Services

Copyright Registration & Protection

While copyright exists automatically upon creation, registration with the U.S. Copyright Office provides critical legal advantages: the ability to file infringement lawsuits, eligibility for statutory damages (up to $150,000 per willful infringement) and attorney fees, and a public ownership record. We handle registration for musical compositions, sound recordings, screenplays, films, literary works, visual art, and digital content.

Trademark Protection

Your artist name, band name, production company name, logo, and brand identity are valuable assets protectable through trademark registration. We conduct searches, file USPTO applications, and develop brand protection strategies essential for merchandising, licensing, and preventing others from trading on your reputation.

Rights Clearance & Permissions

Using third-party content — sampling a recording, incorporating a film clip, using a photograph — requires proper clearance. We handle sample clearance, rights acquisition, fair use analysis, and permission negotiations. For productions, rights clearance is essential for building a clean chain of title required for distribution and E&O insurance.

IP Licensing

Licensing your intellectual property is a primary revenue stream. We draft and negotiate licensing agreements for sync placements, merchandise, brand collaborations, and content distribution.

IP Portfolio Management

For artists and companies with substantial catalogs, we maintain registrations, monitor for infringement, manage licensing relationships, and develop strategies to maximize commercial value over time.

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. We represent artists, producers, content creators, and entertainment companies throughout the tri-state area including all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey including Bergen County, Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken), and Essex County (Newark, Montclair).

New York City is the epicenter of music, media, and entertainment, and our Manhattan office provides convenient access for clients across the industry.