Such property must be licensed or contracted for just as real property is. It is important to make sure that you have the appropriate documents to insure protection for your copyrights and trademarks. Producers must be sure to apprise themselves of all issues involved in their production for material they create as well as material of others that they want to use as well as keep up with the changes in the laws that are happening daily. We handle issues regarding copyright and trademark filings and infringements.
Many producers believe that if a performer is deceased, no permission is required.
This is a myth. While use of a performer may not be expensive for use in film and television, use of a performer in a clip in a commercial can run into five and six figures.