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PRACTICE AREAS

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MUSIC BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS & AGREEMENTS

  • ​Recording Agreements

  • Distribution Agreements

  • Music Publishing Agreements

  • Songwriting & Composer Agreements

  • Producer Agreements

  • Artist Collaboration & Joint Venture Agreements

  • Side Artist Agreements & Label Waivers

  • Master Rights & Licensing Agreements

  • Music Catalog Transactions (Acquisitions & Sales)

  • Artist Management & Talent Agency Agreements

  • Live Performance & Touring Agreements

  •    Music Business Dispute Resolution

  •    Select Music Business Litigation Matters

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MUSIC COPYRIGHT LAW
& ENFORCEMENT

  • Copyright Registration

  • Cease and Desist Letters & Rights Enforcement

  • DMCA Takedowns & Defense

  • Copyright Termination & Reversion Rights

  • Copyright Dispute Resolution

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MUSIC TRADEMARK 
& BRAND PROTECTION

  • Trademark Registration

  • Office Action Responses & Filings

  • Statement of Use Filings

  • Cease and Desist Letters & Co-Existence Agreements

  • Trademark Dispute Resolution

MUSIC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 
& DIGITAL RIGHTS

  • Unauthorized AI Covers & Derivative Works

  • Voice, Likeness & Digital Replica Protection

  • AI Copyright & Ownership Strategy

  • Fairly Trained Certification Compliance & Strategy

  • AI-Related Dispute Resolution

  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • TikTok
  • Spotify

For more info, inquiries, and to work with Ryan: hello@ryanschmidt.esq
 

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