Practice Area
Licensing & Distribution
Licensing and distribution law governs how entertainment content moves from creator to audience — covering theatrical distribution agreements, streaming platform licenses, sync licensing for film and TV, merchandise licensing, and international distribution deals.
Why It Matters for Law Students
Licensing is the revenue engine of the entertainment industry. Every streaming deal, theatrical release, and merchandise program runs through licensing agreements. Understanding deal structure, territory rights, and holdback provisions is core transactional knowledge.
Key Statutes
§17 U.S.C. § 106 (exclusive rights)
§17 U.S.C. § 115 (mechanical licensing)
§Music Modernization Act (2018)
Landmark Cases
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