WKB Lawyers – Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications

The scope we cover includes:

New media and entertainment entities entering of the market as well as market exit processes – including commercial, regulatory, and consumer aspects.
Proceedings before market regulators – in particular the National Broadcasting Council, UKE, and UOKIK.
Support in negotiating agreements at every stage of TV and film production (also in relation to acquiring rights to existing IP), as well as distribution agreements, including international trade.
Clearing and negotiating with collective management organisations for the full range of fields of exploitation covered by collective management and reprographic fees.
Negotiation of sponsorship agreements – both in the area of sports broadcasting and individual contracts with athletes.
Regulatory advice related to professional sports leagues.
Litigation in related matters before common courts and the Supreme Court (e.g., personal rights, rectification, copyright, image).
Training for editors and broadcasters.
Management of media and image crises.

Our competitive advantage:

We have been advising on complex projects and proceedings in the media and entertainment market for over 20 years.
We know and understand the different business needs and constraints of or clients’ sectors – including the importance of strategy
We are experienced in working directly with clients’ operational teams.
We offer out-of-the-box solutions tailored to rapidly changing market conditions.
An in-depth knowledge of the litigation procedure allows us to effectively plan litigation and enforcement strategies.

Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications