Entertainment & Sports Law
Advances in technology have driven the emergence of “global culture”. Fueled by the ingenuity of actors, actresses, rappers, artists, painters, sculptors, musicians and entertainers of all sorts, the business of arts and culture has broken national barriers. Hip-hop artists in Harlem, New York can be heard as far away as Nepal and Uzbekistan. Movies made and acted in Hollywood appear in remote screens of African and South American theaters, creating a multi-billion dollar business. Yet, the dedicated zeal of music pirates, art poachers coupled with faltering copyright laws help zap actors, and artists billions of dollars each year. Artists operating in countries with little or no copyright laws are left without adequate protection or compensation for their work. Even in countries with adequate copyright safeguards, the overbearing power and influence of producers, record label moguls, marketers and distributors, often place young and up and coming artists at a great disadvantage. Without professional representation, these artists are used, abused, and discarded with little or no fortune to return to.
At the Law Firm of Nnaka & Co., Chartered, we represent actors, actresses, musicians and entertainers to protect their work, negotiate their contracts and obtain reasonable compensation for their work. Additionally, we prosecute or defend individuals and companies faced with copyright or trademark infringement claims. Call or email us today to find more details.
