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Arts & Entertainment Law

Twomey Latham is one of the few firms in Suffolk County that practices in the area of Arts & Entertainment Law. We represent filmmakers, producers, actors, musicians, writers and other creative people in the entertainment industry in all their legal transactions.

We provide counsel, review, draft, negotiate and renegotiate entertainment-related agreements, including publishing, producer and film option agreements, and agreements concerning rights, assignment and licensing.

We can counsel artists on business issues, corporate formation and the pitfalls surrounding the “hungry artist.” We can make sure you are fully equipped to make the most out of your creative endeavors.

Arts & Entertainment Law Attorneys

Our Long Island entertainment law attorneys focus on providing clients in-depth knowledge of our diverse range of practice areas.

News & Insights About Arts & Entertainment Law

For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the Amazon Brand Registry (the “Registry”) offers tremendous value. When the Registry first started, you were required to have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in order to join the Registry. “Standard character” mark […]

If you own a small business, you will likely invest money, energy and time into marketing and branding that business. Do not get blindsided by failing to protect your name and brand by federally registering your trademark. If you do not do the research to determine whether there is another business with the same or […]

In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the High Court put an end to the split in the circuit courts as to when a copyright infringement lawsuit could be brought, i.e., the “registration approach” or the “application approach”. In some circuits, such as New York’s Second Circuit, a copyright owner had to obtain a registration […]

HAH – K. Dalli July Article For many people involved in creative pursuits, knowing how to protect the work is important. Although it may seem daunting, the good news is that it’s really a lot simpler than it might first appear. For starters, the way in which copyright protection is secured is often misunderstood. No […]

Partner Kathryn Dalli, head of the firm’s intellectual property law group, has been practicing law for over 30 years. Ms Dalli has a diverse background in the arts, business, entertainment and litigation. Ms. Dalli was approached by Hamptons Art Hub to write a column focused on practical legal tips for artists. Hamptons Art Hub editorial […]

LIBN Who’s Who – Kathryn Dalli Esq. Intellectual Property Kathryn Dalli is a partner at Twomey Latham.  Dalli’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, intellectual property (trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition and trade secrets), arts and entertainment and real estate.