Media & Entertainment / Audiovisual Law

Media & Entertainment / Audiovisual Law: Protect Your Creativity and Content

As specialists in Intellectual Property, our team has deep expertise in the Media & Entertainment sector. We provide comprehensive legal advice on Audiovisual Law, designed for creators, producers, distributors, and content platforms. We help you protect your audiovisual works, manage your intellectual property rights and navigate the complex legal framework of the entertainment industry. Secure the value of your creations with our expert team in Audiovisual Law and Intellectual Property.

Audiovisual Law: Legal Framework for Content Creation and Distribution

What Does Audiovisual Law Cover?

Audiovisual Law is a branch of law that regulates the creation, production, distribution, marketing and exploitation of audiovisual works, such as films, series, television programmes, video games, online content and audiovisual advertising. At PADIMA, we provide specialised legal advice throughout the entire life cycle of an audiovisual creation, from the initial conception of the idea to its distribution and ongoing protection.

Key Areas of Audiovisual Law:

The Audiovisual law covers a wide range of legal areas, including:

• Copyright and intellectual property: protection of scripts, music, characters, formats, etc.
• Audiovisual agreements: production, distribution and rights transfer agreements, agreements with actors, directors, scriptwriters, etc.
• Regulation of audiovisual content: regulations on advertising, protected content, minors’ rights, etc.
• Litigation in the audiovisual sector: resolution of disputes related to copyright, contracts, etc.
• Digital entertainment law: legal matters of online platforms, video games, virtual reality, etc.

PADIMA services in Media & Entertainment / Audiovisual Law

• Intellectual property advice for audiovisual productions: helping you to identify, protect and manage the copyright of your audiovisual creations.
• Drafting and negotiation of audiovisual agreements: preparing and reviewing production, distribution and rights transfer agreements, agreements with creative and technical professionals, etc.
• Regulatory Compliance and Content Regulation: advice on how to ensure your audiovisual content complies with current legislation on advertising, protection of minors, etc.
• Legal Defence in Audiovisual Litigation: representation in legal and arbitration proceedings related to copyright, contracts and other disputes in the sector.
• Advice on Digital Entertainment Law: legal advice on online platforms, video games, virtual reality, NFTs and other emerging forms of digital entertainment.
• Audiovisual Due Diligence: comprehensive legal analysis of audiovisual projects prior to production or acquisition.

Who is this service for?

• Audiovisual Production Companies: film, television, advertising, video games.
• Streaming and Online Content Platforms: VOD, social media, video platforms.
• Television and Radio Networks.
• Advertising and Audiovisual Marketing Agencies.
• Audiovisual Content Creators: directors, screenwriters, producers, actors, musicians, etc.
• Investors in Audiovisual Projects.
• International Distributors and Sales Agents.

Do you need specialised legal advice in Media & Entertainment or Audiovisual Law? Contact us today to discover how we can help you protect your creations and expand your business in the entertainment industry.