What is Entertainment Law?

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Entertainment law includes legal services, such as contracts and copyrights, that are aimed at safeguarding 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 never plagiarized or exploited. Copyright and trademark laws safeguard artists in Texas, and are among a body of laws that defines the intellectual property rights of those working in the entertainment field.

What is A Copyright?

With a copyright, a party has the right to exclusively produce a given form of entertainment. Others who want to use it must first get the consent of the copyright holder. In order to comply with the entertainment laws in Texas, someone seeking to use your copyrighted material must negotiate and get a license or contract from you first. A copyright does not last forever, and all procedures surrounding copyrights are controlled by state entertainment laws. You will want to familiarize yourself with the specifics, whether you want to simply protect your property rights or you are interested in selling licenses for your work.

What is a Trademark?

A trademark is a symbol or other notable visual characteristic that is associated with a specific commercial brand. In the entertainment industry, they help to establish product recognition. Trademarks do not expire. They are acquired through registration with the U.S. patent and trademark office. Consumers recognize brands better when they have associated trademarks.

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 Wichita Falls that has experienced 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 Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is a city located in Wichita County, Texas. Per the 2010 census its reported population is 104,553. The city is known because it is home to the "World's Largest Skyscraper." Another popular site is the Sheppard Air Force Base.

Wichita is home to many attorneys who work in surrounding cities at mid to large size firms, as well as well-experienced attorneys who have established local law offices. Therefore, the legal force in Wichita Falls is well-experienced and offers services in a variety of legal areas. Attorneys who have the larger firm experience are excellent at handling multiple legal matters efficiently. Whereas the attorneys who have established their small law offices excel in providing clients with personalized legal services. Residents and local businesses have access to attorneys with both characteristics and are therefore very blessed.

Famous residents (past and present) include Greyson Chance, Don Cherry, Phyllis Coates, Paul Eggers, Eddie Hill, Khari Long, Bill McDonald, Llyod Ruby, Bernard Scott, Nathan Vasher and Dave Willis.

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