Our client's true story:

Then an emerging visual artist from the Midwest, our client was asked to provide the artwork for an established musician’s upcoming album.

Creative Law Network was called on to negotiate with the musician’s management and record label for contract negotiation and copyright protection.

• While our client was sure to be paid for his work, we helped him retain his copyright ownership.

• He also retained the rights to release limited edition prints of the artwork while restricting the label’s rights to only for circumscribed uses. 

• This resulted in increased leverage and profits for our client.

And here's the win-win: The album went on to win two Grammy® awards and catapulted our client into the public eye.

Got an opportunity you want to lock in for success? Creative Law Network is your team!

SAY IT WITH ME:

What if you stepped into 2025 with confidence—because the legal side of your biz is taken care of while you do what you do best.

• Filing with your state’s Secretary of State, 

• operating agreements, 

• vendor agreements, 

• independent contractor agreements, 

• licenses, 

• trademarks, 

• and copyrights 

will overwhelm you no more, with a supportive, experienced legal team on your side.

Let's make 2025 your best year yet!

Short films, just like their full-length counterparts, involve a broad spectrum of legal issues including copyrights, trademarks, licensing, product placement, merchandising and so much more. 

We help our clients not just with the bare necessities in making and releasing a film—we also maximize their rights and revenue as they bring stories to life, stories that can change our perspective of the world!

If you need a proper legal plan for your film, it's better to get support early on. Let's get the show on the road!

We love album launches—especially of our awesome clients! ✨🎵

Teresa Suydam's debut full-length album "Lost Bird" just dropped recently, a labor of love she couldn't wait to share with all of us.

"A 'lost bird' is someone adopted out of their tribal community—and that's me. This project is a journey of healing from generational trauma and rediscovering identity through the lens of my Native and Filipino heritage. With pop hooks, cinematic flair, cultural rhythms, and voice memos woven throughout, this album is my most personal work yet."

From music in film/TV to two Native American Music Award nominations and fresh off Denver’s Underground Music Showcase, Lost Bird is a heartfelt, talented work you shouldn't miss!

Congratulations, Teresa!

I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU

"I commit to using you consistently and correctly, and watching out so others don't steal you. I will fight for you and renew my ownership for as long as I should."

A trademark is an incredibly valuable asset—so take the time, effort and resources to ensure things are in order and done correctly! 

Need help in protecting and growing your trademark and brand? Our experienced lawyers at Creative Law Network are experts in trademark law. We'll gladly help you at all stages of registering and maintaining your trademark.

If you are a business hoping to catch the deadline for Beneficial Owner Information Report (BOIR) filing, read this:

In light of a recent federal court order:

• reporting companies are NOT currently required to file a BOIR with FinCEN

• they are NOT subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force

However, reporting companies may continue to *voluntarily* submit their BOIRs.

(Source: FinCEN)

To file or not to file is up to you, but note that the filing requirement could be reinstated at any time. If you need help with your filing - or have any questions - please contact us!

EDIT: Important update on BOIR filing—please check our latest post.

Nobody wants to pay a hefty fine!

This is a friendly reminder to file your BOIR on time. Have you filed yours yet? 

"Imagine a life where your production music shines on TV, your library music earns you royalties, and your skills in creating sync music are constantly growing."

This is the heart of 52 Cues, our Client Spotlight this month.

52 Cues is an interactive, diverse production music community hosted by husband and wife, Dave and Shannon Kropf. 

Dave is a composer and educator with 10+ years in the production music industry and extensive placements across TV. He holds a Masters of Music and has nearly 25 years of teaching experience. 

Shannon is a creative director, music director, and educator who has taught thousands of people internationally. She has a gift for making complex musical ideas simple and straightforward for learners. 

This community is a great place to post your cues for feedback from Dave, Shannon and other 52 Cues members, participate in community discussions and get to know other production music composers all over the world. 👋✨ And you can join it for FREE!

So whether you're just starting out in production and library music, or looking to grow your expertise and career in the industry, this awesome community can be a game-changer. Find out for yourself at 52cues.com. 🎹🎵

Self-publishing, copyrights, film and TV?? Check out our authors guide.

As experienced creative lawyers, we can answer your questions about the ins and outs of creating and publishing successfully. We help our clients with contracts, manuscript review, clearances, copyrights, trademarks, licensing, and everything else necessary to publish and distribute their works. 

Nobody can tell a story like you can—so let us take care of everything else!

A trademark registration requires proof of use, but what if I want to register a trademark for future use? Explore your options with this quick guide from Dave Ratner 🧐™️