Entertainment Law

In the entertainment industry, protecting intellectual property is essential for lasting success. We provide strategic counsel in copyright, trademark, licensing, music publishing, record deals, literary rights, and distribution agreements. Our experience in contract negotiation, rights management, mediation, and dispute resolution helps established businesses minimize risk and resolve conflicts efficiently. We also guide clients in leveraging their IP for maximum commercial value. With a proven track record and deep industry insight, we are the trusted legal partner for companies protecting and expanding their creative ventures.

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Licensing intellectual property can unlock new revenue streams while preserving control over your brand and creative assets. Harper & Bates LLP helps established businesses, global brands, and creative professionals navigate complex licensing agreements with confidence. We draft and negotiate licenses for patents, trademarks, and copyrights across industries including music, film, software, medical devices, oilfield equipment, and mobile applications. With deep industry knowledge, we ensure your agreements protect your rights, reflect industry standards, and minimize risk. From licensing your content to acquiring rights from others, we deliver strategic legal guidance that safeguards your assets and maximizes their long-term value. Your content is valuable. Contact us to today at 214-238-8400 or by email at info@harperbates.com to get started.

If you’ve lost a loved one who wrote songs or was a recording artist, you may be asking: How do I collect royalties? What do I own? Do I need a music lawyer? Harper & Bates, LLP and attorney Tamera H. Bennett help families navigate inherited music copyrights, song royalties after death, and copyright grant termination issues.

The Firm works with heirs, beneficiaries, estate administrators, and trustees to determine copyright ownership, register works with the U.S. Copyright Office, recover unpaid royalties, and establish clear paths for licensing and monetization. Whether you’ve inherited a few songs or an entire catalog, our deep understanding of music law, copyright law, estate planning intersections, and industry structures—including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange, and The MLC—makes us a trusted advocate.

The Firm’s clients include estates of Grammy, CMA, ACM, and multi-platinum award-winning recording artists and songwriters.

Whether you need help confirming ownership of songs or sound recording, registering inherited copyrights, filing copyright grant termination notices, or unlocking royalty payments, music publishing lawyer Tamera Bennett, a partner with Harper & Bates LLP, provides experienced, personalized legal counsel to protect your family’s creative legacy.

Call 214-238-8400 or email info@HarperBates.com to consult with an entertainment attorney that understands the unique issues you face when inheriting copyrights.

We assist artists, authors and creators of new and original works in protecting and enforcing their copyright interests. Our firm assists clients in identifying copyrightable content and secures protection for such content by registering and securing copyright protection with the U.S. Copyright Office. We also provide copyright litigation/enforcement services to protect our clients against the unauthorized use of their valuable copyrights, and defending them against charges of infringing the rights of others.

Protect your brand. Call 214-238-8400 or email info@HarperBates.com to consult with a registered copyright attorney