Whether it be creation, ownership, registration, transfer, licensing or protection of intellectual property (or ideas), Stephen provides his clients with the assistance they need to protect or assert their intellectual property rights in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the world. Within the music industry, Stephen can assist with everything from deal negotiation to dispute resolution. Stephen’s clients include musicians, bands, songwriters, composers, producers, festivals, agents, managers, labels, publishers, distributors, streaming services, and content providers.

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Stephen advises local and international companies in relation to website terms and conditions, publishing agreements and distribution agreements, and negotiating with collecting societies. In addition, Stephen can assist clients with music and third party copyright clearances, non-disclosure agreements, and commercialisation of creative projects.

 

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Whether as an independent artist or a booking agent, promoter or live event, Stephen can assist with agreements for the presentation of your live performance including booking agreements, venue hire agreements, supplier agreements, merchandise rights agreements, livestream and broadcast agreements and all related matters.

 

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From exclusive publication rights for celebrity announcements, to brand endorsement deals, to takedown notices, Stephen understands how to protect and extract the most value from image and brand rights. Stephen advises on endorsements and sponsorships, celebrity appearances and publicity agreements, events and touring agreements, image use and infringement, management agreements, and trademarks.