Performing Arts & Artists
Advice to artists, performers, producers and creative businesses on the contracts, rights and disputes that arise when work is made and performed across borders.
Submit a Legal Matter◆What this area covers
Recording, publishing and performance contracts
Management and agency agreements
Copyright and neighbouring rights
Touring, visas and cross-border engagements
Royalty and accounting disputes
Brand and image protection
◆When professional counsel may be required
When entering a contract for work or representation, when rights are being exploited or infringed, or when royalties or accounts are disputed.
◆How Aulelis approaches the matter
We review the contractual and rights position, identify the jurisdictions where the work is exploited, and coordinate with qualified counsel on negotiation and disputes.
◆Typical documents and information
- Draft or signed contracts and agreements
- Copyright registration and rights documentation
- Royalty statements and accounts
- Correspondence with the other party
◆Jurisdiction considerations
Territoriality of copyright and neighbouring rights, local collecting societies, taxation of performance income, and the enforcement of rights across markets.
◆Potential legal pathways
Contract negotiationRights enforcementRoyalty or accounting claimDispute resolution or litigation
◆Frequently asked questions
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