Entertainment Law &
Intellectual Property Protection
At Tasha Simmonds, P.A., we understand that for creators, artists, musicians, and filmmakers, your intellectual property is your livelihood. Navigating the legal complexities of the entertainment industry requires a keen eye, strategic contract negotiation, and fierce protection of your creative assets. Attorney Tasha Simmonds combines her legal expertise with a genuine appreciation for the arts to safeguard your work, secure your brand, and maximize your earning potential.
Below is an overview of the core entertainment and intellectual property legal services we provide:
Copyright Law
Your original works of authorship—whether a song, screenplay, digital media, artwork, or literary piece—deserve ironclad protection from unauthorized use. We assist clients with securing federal copyright registrations, drafting cease-and-desist letters for infringement, and aggressively defending your creative property against unauthorized commercial exploitation or piracy.
Licensing Agreements
Strategic licensing allows you to monetize your intellectual property across multiple channels while retaining core ownership. We negotiate and draft lucrative master use licenses, synchronization (sync) agreements for film and TV, merchandising rights, and brand partnership contracts, ensuring terms are favorable and protective of your long-term rights.
Trademark Services
In the entertainment industry, your name, logo, stage name, and brand identity are your most valuable commercial assets. We help artists, labels, production houses, and digital enterprises clear, register, and protect trademarks. From initial clearance searches to prosecuting applications with the USPTO and managing portfolio enforcement, we ensure your brand remains exclusively yours.
Royalties Management
Maximizing and collecting revenue from your creations is critical to sustaining a long-term career in entertainment. We draft and review complex royalty structures, conduct compliance evaluations, and ensure proper accounting for performance, mechanical, and synchronization royalties. We help you navigate Performance Rights Organizations (PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) to make sure every dollar earned reaches your pocket.
Intellectual Property
A solid publishing deal or co-writer agreement can make or break an artist's career. We carefully analyze, negotiate, and draft songwriter agreements, publishing deals, assignment-of-rights documents, and joint venture contracts. We strip away the legalese to ensure you understand every clause, protecting your ownership share and creative control.
Other Infringements
The digital age has transformed how content is created, distributed, and consumed. We provide tailored legal counsel across platforms:
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Music: Recording agreements, producer contracts, split sheets, and performance bookings.
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Film & Television: Production agreements, talent contracts, crew deals, and distribution arrangements.
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Internet & Digital Media: Content creator agreements, influencer endorsements, monetization compliance, and digital distribution terms across streaming and social platforms.
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