Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications
We have enriching experience of close to 2 decades in Media and Entertainment sector, with a nuanced understanding of all the paperwork, processes, procedure involved during the stages of content making. stages include pre-development, development, production, releases, and post releases of the content via any modes and medium of communication.
Pre-Production
Development Agreements
Development including First Look or Exclusive Arrangements, Option Agreements between production company and writer or rights holder, Writer's Agreements, and format rights.
Financing Agreements
Multiple production companies or investors contribute funds, Investment agreements with investor terms for profit sharing and equity.
Talent and Crew Agreements
Location and Rights Agreements, Location Releases for shooting permissions, Music & Images Licensing for pre-existing content.
Script Reviews
Identify non-compliances or violation of any media laws/regulation to avoid future claims or liabilities.
Production or Media Liability Insurance
Advising on elements for production or media liability insurance coverage for any unexpected events during production, including cancellation, injury, property damage or rights infringement.
Production
Production Agreements
All structures of master production agreements including Co-Production, Commissioning/Work-For-Hire, Production cum Assignment Agreement, Direct Acquisition (ready content) Agreements.
Above-the-Line Contracts
For principal talent (actors, directors, casting director, producers, writers, lead star cast, music composer, lead singers etc.).
Below-the-Line Contracts
For crew members such as line producer, cinematographers, art directors, costume designer, sound engineers, costume designers, etc.
Union and Guild Agreements
Negotiating and managing agreements with industry unions and guilds for cast and crew members.
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright Registration and Trademark Protection to ensure intellectual property protection and avoid infringement.
Marketing Agreements
Product Placement Agreements
For in-film placement, standard associate-presenter credit (barter/paid), co-branding promotions etc.
Marketing Agreements
For television, radio, print, outdoor advertising, and online media advertising etc.
PR Agreements
Public relations and promotional agreements for content marketing and brand positioning.
Subcontractor Agreements
For set design, special effects like VFX etc.
Post-Production
VFX/Editor Contracts
For final edit/cut of the content as per creatives/script review.
Soundtrack and Music Licensing
For BGM and third party music synchronisation.
Distribution & Licensing
Pre-Sale Distribution Agreements
For distribution of the content across various platforms (e.g., theatrical, satellite, digital, in-flight streaming etc).
Merchandising Rights
Licensing and distribution agreements for merchandise related to content properties.
Non-Disclosure Agreements
For Test Screening and Feedback to ensure confidentiality and protect intellectual property.
Theatrical Distribution
Distribution agreements for theatrical releases and cinema exhibition.
Television/Satellite Rights
Sale or licensing of content to TV networks via various satellite rights such as Terrestrial Television, Pay Television, Free Television, Cable TV Rights, etc.
Digital Rights
Sale or licensing of content via various digital rights on streaming and download basis such as Video on Demand – Transaction VOD, Subscription VOD, Advertising VOD.
Home Video
Distribution agreements for home video and physical media releases.
International Sales Agreements
Cross-border distribution and licensing agreements for international markets.
Surface Transport Agreements
Including inflight entertainment and other transportation media distribution.
TV/Channel/General Media Agreements
TV Serials Production Agreements
Commissioning Agreements, Deed of Assignments for underlying works, OAP Agreements, Marketing, Advertising, Research & Placement Agreements et al.
Web-Series/Short Formats Productions
Fiction/Non Fiction productions for digital platforms and streaming services.
Format Agreements
Hindi – Fiction and Non-Fiction format licensing and adaptation agreements.
Digital Content Agreements
Including Acquisition, Original Productions, Privacy Policy, T&C's et al for digital platforms.
Syndication or Distribution Agreements
For various media rights (Satellite + Digital + Music + Ancillary).
Channel Distribution & Affiliation
Channel (as a whole) Distribution & Affiliation Agreements with broadcasters and platforms.
Post-Production Services
Finance, Ad Sales & Human Resource Agreements for post-production workflows.
Artist and Creative Agreements
Voice over services, music composer, designers, stylists, publishers, authors agreements (for literary, dramatic, musical), teleshopping, forwarding & distribution agency, Contest terms and conditions, PR Agency, advertising agency, Events, Promotions, Marketing, etc.
Music Agreements
Music Streaming Agreements
Licensing agreements for music streaming platforms and digital distribution.
Music Acquisitions
Across all genres Bollywood, South, North, Pop, and A&R for content libraries.
Music Production Agreements
All Underlying Works including Lyricist, Music Composer, Singer, Performer et al.
Artist Recording Agreements
Sound Recording Assignment Agreements for recording artists and performers.
Music Publishing Agreements
For composers and songwriters to manage and license music used in production.
Synchronization Agreements
Synchronization rights (for film/TV synchronization) and Master rights (for recorded music).
Standards & Practices
Content Viewing & Opinion Standards
Legal documents for Standards and Practices related to script viewing vis-à-vis content viewing and opinions are primarily governed by a mix of statutory regulations and self-regulatory mechanisms to ensure that content aired on television, the internet, and other media platforms adheres to certain ethical, moral, and legal standards.
Media Projects
Legal Documentation Framework
Designing agreement requisition forms / purchase requisitions, Templatization of all types of agreements, Rights Management System - Customization and Execution.
Contractual Process Management
Designing Contractual Matrix to simplify the documentation process, Standard Operating Process - for Legal Documentation.
Compliance & Guidelines
Prepare framework/guidelines for implementation (Standard & Practices, Online Curated Content (OCC) Code of Ethics, Applicability of Stamp Duty state-wise/agreement-wise, Marketing Guidelines etc.)
Due Diligence Services
Apart from all enlisted above, we further conduct Due Diligence of the Content/Corporate Actions/Party etc to ensure clear title or chain of documents.
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Regulations
Providing counsel on telecommunications regulations, spectrum licensing, and compliance with government regulations related to telecommunications services.