Entertainment & Media

In the rapid changing technological environment and the opening of various satellite channels and development in the communication sector, it has become important to see to it that the documents governing the rights of the parties are prepared meticulously after taking into consideration all the relevant laws so as to leave no scope for ambiguity and be enforceable in the Court of Law so as to immediately obtain injunctive / restrictive orders.

As far as India is considered, entertainment industry has widened its spectrum not only nationally but also internationally, Recently, the Government of India has accorded the "Industry" status to the Film Industry, there by paving way for the Film Industry to take loans from financial institutions and banks, Various issues are required to be tackled by the entertainment industry like its organization, financial issues, taxation aspects etc., which have to be well thought of, before an entity enters into the sphere of entertainment industry.

Areas of Practice

• Documentation includes Performance Agreement, Employment Agreement, Assignments, Broadcasting Rights, Music Rights, Television Rights, Cable Rights, Home Video Rights, and DVD Rights
• Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Television and Film Production and Programs
• Licensing Contracts
• Intellectual Property
• Defamation and Contempt
• Advertising Regulations
• Unfair Publications
• Satellite Telecommunication Services