by Gano Lemoine | Sep 16, 2012 | Copyright, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Parody, Public Domain, Screenwriting, Television Production
Yet another example of how a similar idea – perhaps a VERY similar idea, is insufficient basis for a successful copyright infringement or idea theft lawsuit. It is the very specific execution of the idea that is protectable, NOT the idea itself (unless there is...
by Gano Lemoine | Apr 11, 2012 | Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark
Aspiring filmmakers often let the contract and business details of film production be an afterthought, thinking “that’s not fun. Or creative. And I don’t have the budget for that un-fun, un-creative stuff. I’m working with my friends… it’ll all be...
by Gano Lemoine | Jan 23, 2012 | Film Producing, Filmmakers, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production
Congratulations to film composer and client, Jonathan Hartman, on completing the original score to the psychologial thriller, “The Employer,” staring Malcolm McDowell. Listen to Jonathan’s original score to “The Employer” here, or go to...
by Gano Lemoine | Aug 26, 2011 | Business Development, Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Music, Music Licensing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized
Aspiring filmmakers often let the contract and business details of film production be an afterthought, thinking “that’s not fun. Or creative. And I don’t have the budget for that un-fun, un-creative stuff. I’m working with my friends… it’ll all be...
by Gano Lemoine | Jul 6, 2011 | Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized
I’m looking forward to being a panelist at the Scriptwriters Network Entertainment Attorney Panel – about the law and business of screenwriting – August 13, 2011, 1PM. Come on out and join us on the Universal Studios Backlot....
by Gano Lemoine | Jun 8, 2011 | Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Uncategorized
My legal practice is a mix of business clients and entertainment clients, so I come across many people that are growing their endeavor from an early stage. That early stage is frequently a natural progression from a unique combination of passion, interest and skill...