What is Entertainment Law?

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Entertainment law is a branch of law concerned particularly with the property issues that surround pieces of entertainment like books, movies and visual arts. Working in the entertainment industry, you will want to safeguard your work from being exploited or plagiarized. Copyright and trademark laws in New Jersey are intended to safeguard the intellectual property rights of those who work in the entertainment field.

What is A Copyright?

A party holding a copyright can exclusively produce a given form of entertainment, requiring any others who want to use it to get consent first. A license is when a copyright holder gives its permission for another to use the protected material. Negotiating license agreements in New Jersey is the exclusive privilege of the copyright holder. Entertainment law controls whether you can get a copyright, how to apply for one, and how long it lasts once issued. A copyright will allow you to profit from licensing your material to others, or it may simply protect your rights in the piece of entertainment for the future.

What is a Trademark?

A symbol or other notable visual characteristic that people associate with a brand is a trademark. Visual cues are key in the entertainment industry to create product recognition. The U.S. patent and trademark office if responsible for issuing trademark rights, and once issued trademarks are permanent. They can go a long way to create brand identity.

How Can a New Jersey Attorney Help?

Many Lawyers in Parsippany practice in entertainment law. They can give you particularized advice about whether you need a copyright or trademark, and they will also guide you in the process of securing these rights in New Jersey.

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Life in Parsippany

Parsiappny, a.k.a. Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, is located in Morris County, New Jersey. The name stems from the Native American word "parsipanong," which means "the place where the river winds through the valley." In 2006, Money Magazine ranked the city seventeenth amongst The Best Places to Live in the United States. In 2008, the rank increased to thirteenth.

The city is also known because it has been referenced in both television and films. References include the television sitcom Seinfeld, specifically "The Mom Pop Store" episode. Film references include The Ex, Beer League, and The Karate Kid.

Many attorneys practice in Pasippany. These attorneys focus on providing personalized legal services to their clients. Therefore any and every legal need of residents and businesses can easily be handled by the legal force in Parsippany.

Famous residents include Keith Ferris, James Jean, Jeff Koyen, Robert Lazzarini, Johnnie Moran, Joe Orsulak, Angelo Savoldi, and Chris Singleton.

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