What is Entertainment Law?

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Entertainment law includes legal services, such as contracts and copyrights, that are aimed at protecting pieces of entertainment like books, movies and visual arts. In the entertainment industry, protecting your work from being exploited or plagiarized by others is an imminent concern. To protect the intellectual property rights of artists, copyright and trademark laws are available to those working in Ohio.

What is A Copyright?

A party holding a copyright can exclusively produce a certain form of entertainment, requiring any others who want to use it to get consent first. A license is when a copyright holder gives its consent for another to use the protected material. Negotiating license agreements in Ohio is the exclusive privilege of the copyright holder. Entertainment law governs 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 trademark is a symbol or other notable visual characteristic that is associated with a particular commercial brand. In the entertainment industry, they help to establish product recognition. Trademarks do not expire. They are obtained through registration with the U.S. patent and trademark office. Consumers recognize brands better when they have associated trademarks.

How Can a Ohio Attorney Help?

An attorney in Toledo has knowledge of entertainment law in your area, and can give you the information you need to decide whether you need a trademark or copyright. Also, Attorneys may give direction on how to best proceed when seeking a copyright or trademark recognition in Ohio.

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Life in Toledo

Toledo is the seat of Lucas County and the 4th most populous city in the State of Ohio. Toledo borders the State of Michigan and grew exponentially after the Miami and Eerie Canal were completed. As a transportation hub, Toledo is a midpoint between New York and Chicago via rail lines making it an ideal location for industry and commodity production. Toledo is widely known for its glass production including windows, doors, automobile windshields, art, and other construction materials. Johns Manville operates two premier fiberglass plants in Toledo alongside other giants like GlassTech. The automotive industry also thrives in Toledo with several Fortune 500 automotive companies that produce everything from spark plugs to performance parts.

Toledo's professional sports teams are a big attraction for locals and travelers alike. The Toledo Speedway hosts the Glass City 200 and is known as the home to the "Fastest Short Track Show" in the world which include drag races. The Inverness Club hosts a number of United States Golf Association (USGA) professional events like the U.S. Senior Open and the LPGA's Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Raceway Park horse racing, Toledo Walleye hockey, and the Toledo Mud Hens who are the Detroit Tiger's minor league team are also play within city limits.

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