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Legal perspective on business and entertainment — plain-language notes for creatives and the companies behind them.

Film & TV

Shopping Agreements

Film & VideoDeal Note

A shopping agreement lets a producer “shop” a creative property — a screenplay, treatment, book, or series bible — to potential buyers, while protecting the owner's rights. Here's how they work and what to watch for before you sign.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark or Copyright? Sure. Wait, What?

Confused about the difference? You're not alone. They sound interchangeable, but copyright and trademark protect very different things — and knowing which is which matters.

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Business Law

Creating & Organizing Business Documents

There's a document for that — and you should have it in place. If your company is a corporation or an LLC, keeping your records in order protects you when it counts.

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