Publishing, Media & Gaming

In the area of publishing and media, we represent:

• Newspaper, magazine, book and electronic publishers
• Producers of electronic games and other multimedia works
• Authors, artists, cartoonists and web designers
• Filmmakers
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agencies
• Other players in the media and entertainment worlds.

Whether the subject is copyright protection of a software program or a song, publication of an electronic newsletter or a paperback book, or advising a client on cutting-edge legislation such as the TEACH Act and Family Movie Act or the interaction between the Copyright Act and the First Amendment, our attorneys are well versed in the intricacies of copyright and publishing law. Some recent examples of our work include:

• Advising a magazine on potential dilution of its famous mark by a wine company
• Advising a book packager on potential infringement of a mark by a TV producer
• Analyzing critical copyright and publicity rights issues for a videogame producer
• Preparing a collaboration agreement for a humor writer and illustrator
• Assisting a publisher of children's books resolve an infringement of one of its author's song lyrics by a major toy company
• Helping an author decommission a web site making unauthorized uses of his text and artwork.

To discuss your company's specific legal needs, and how our experienced attorneys might meet them more efficiently and responsively, please contact Howard Zaharoff, Mike Cavaretta or Tom Dunn.