Dorado Law zealously represents songwriters, composers, and performing musicians to maximize revenue and protect intellectual property so that artists can focus on being creative.
Music Legal
Band Formation
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Advising musicians on the formation business entities for rights, revenue, and tax purposes.
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Split rights agreements; master ownership agreements; studio musician agreements.
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Maintenance and monitoring of business records.
Registrations
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Registration of musical works with ASCAP, BMI, SEASAC, and Sound Exchange
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Copyright registrations for musical and artistic works.
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Trademark registrations for band and artist names and logos.
Agreements
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Recording – agreements for studios, producers, engineers, and studio musicians.
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Licenses – agreements for the inclusion of music in films, television, and new media.
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Publishing – agency and publishing agreements.