Media And Entertainment

India’s media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, driven by digital transformation, increasing internet penetration, and a surge in content consumption across platforms. The sector encompasses a diverse range of activities, from traditional broadcasting to emerging digital content creation.

We advise across film, television, music, digital media, publishing and advertising on talent agreements, production and financing arrangements, distribution deals across theatres, television and OTT platforms, music recording and publishing contracts, and the copyright and licensing questions underneath all of them.

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
  • Talent Agreements: Drafting and negotiating contracts for actors, musicians, directors, writers, and other creative professionals.
  • Production Agreements: Preparing agreements for film, television, and digital content production, covering aspects like financing, distribution, and intellectual property rights.
  • Distribution Agreements: Structuring deals for content distribution across various platforms, including theaters, television, and OTT services.
  • Music and Recording Contracts: Drafting recording contracts, music publishing agreements, and licensing deals for musicians, record labels, and publishers.
• Intellectual Property Protection:
  • Copyright and Trademark Registration: Assisting in the registration and enforcement of copyrights and trademarks to protect creative works and brand identity.
  • IP Licensing and Assignment: Structuring licensing and assignment agreements for the use and transfer of intellectual property rights.
  • Infringement Actions: Representing clients in cases of unauthorized use or infringement of intellectual property.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Content Regulation: Advising on compliance with content regulations set by authorities like the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • Advertising Standards: Ensuring adherence to advertising codes and standards, including those established by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).
  • Digital Media Laws: Navigating the legal requirements for digital content, including compliance with the Information Technology Act and related regulations.
• Dispute Resolution:
  • Litigation: Representing clients in disputes related to contracts, intellectual property, defamation, and other media-related issues.
  • Arbitration and Mediation: Enabling alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve conflicts efficiently and amicably.
• Digital Media and Technology:
  • Platform Agreements: Drafting terms of service, privacy policies, and other agreements for digital platforms and applications.
  • Data Protection: Advising on compliance with data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).
  • E-commerce and Online Content: Assisting with legal aspects of online content distribution, monetization, and user-generated content.
• Sports and Events:
  • Sponsorship and Endorsement Deals: Structuring agreements for athlete endorsements, event sponsorships, and brand collaborations.
  • Event Management Contracts: Drafting contracts for the organization and management of sports and entertainment events.
  • Broadcasting Rights: Negotiating and securing broadcasting rights for sports and entertainment content.

Most of the value in a media project sits in who owns what, and who may exploit it where. That is where we work: chain of title on productions, rights splits in talent and music agreements, and territory and platform terms in distribution deals.