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. It is an imminent concern for those who work in the entertainment industries that their work is not plagiarized or exploited. Copyright and trademark laws in Texas are intended to protect the intellectual property rights of those who work in the entertainment field.

What is A Copyright?

A copyright includes the privilege to exclusively produce a certain form of entertainment, and the copyright holder must give consent for others to be able to use it. The consent of the copyright holder for others to use the protected material is called a license. In Texas, the copyright holder has the exclusive privilege of negotiating any licenses it issues. The procedure for getting a copyright and how long it lasts once issued are governed by entertainment law. Aside from protecting your property rights, getting a copyright will allow you to sell licenses to others.

What is a Trademark?

A trademark is any noticeable characteristic that is associated with something, such as the symbol for a commercial brand. Trademarks can be key to establishing product recognition in the entertainment industry. Although they do not expire, trademarks must be obtained through registering with the U.S. patent and trademark office. With your trademark, buyers will start to recognize your product more easily.

How Can a Texas Attorney Help?

Deciding whether you need a trademark or copyright is often a decision best made with the advice of an attorney in Lubbock that has specialized in entertainment law. The filing process in Texas can also go more smoothly with an attorney to guide you.

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Life in Lubbock

Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas. It is specifically located in the north west region of the state. The 2010 census has reported its population to be 229,573 people. It is the eighty-seventh most populated city in the United States, and the eleventh most populated city in Texas.

It's nickname is "Hub City" because the city is seen as an education and health care hub of the South Plains region of Texas.

Interestingly, CNNMoney.com ranked it twelfth amongst the best places to start a small business. With Lubbock being a business-friendly area, naturally it has a strong legal force to support local businesses and residents. Therefore, residents and businesses do not have to travel far to receive excellent legal care!

Popular sites include the National Ranching Heritage Center, the Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

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