Film

From classic movies such as Titanic to iconic films like Roots, intellectual property is entrenched in bringing these shows to life. Although many movies are made each year only a few achieve box office success. There are several ingredients that must be combined to ensure all the contributors in the film creation process are compensated.

While viewers enjoy the finished product that is presented on screen, the team responsible for the execution of that production is extensive. Additionally, ensuring each contributor’s rights are identified and rewarded means the relevant intellectual property right must be identified.

Copyright is a fundamental right attached to the creation of any film. Screen writers and musical composers are some of the people through their intellectual property output help bring a film to life. The performers that evoke some of the emotions that either make movie goers cry or laugh enjoy a separate intellectual property right referred to as neighbouring rights.

Additionally, movies that are wildly successful further exploit their economic value through the registration of their trademarks for merchandizing.

Based on our depth of experience working with broadcasters we understand the process of bringing creative content from the script to the viewers. We can therefore navigate you through the contractual agreements responsible for the exploitation of these rights.