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Entertainment and Media<\/h1>\n\n\n

Practicing law in the key of C: Contracts, copyright and creativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over three decades of experience, Miller Thomson\u2019s Entertainment and Media Group represents major studios, broadcasters, independent producers, distributors, financial institutions, private equity, Internet service providers, software publishers, video game developers, and celebrities. With a deep understanding of the industry’s legal complexities and regulatory landscape, we provide innovative and strategic solutions to help you achieve your entertainment and media goals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Expertise across the entertainment spectrum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our services include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Structured production financing <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Creation of institutional debt for film production <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Equity participation for Canadian entertainment companies <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Private investment conduits for high-net-worth individuals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Intellectual property protection <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Identification, registration, and protection of intellectual property assets <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trial protection for libel, defamation, copyright, and trademarks <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Acquisition and licensing of rights <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Errors and omissions insurance  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      International co-productions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Structuring of international treaty co-productions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Litigation and dispute resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Resolution of production, financing, and contractual disputes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tax litigation and insurance coverage matters <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Employment law <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Employment law and intellectual property disputes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Video gaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Software development agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Publishing agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Rights clearance and music licensing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Production, distribution, and financing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Structuring and financing transactions for television, motion picture, and new-media productions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Maximizing government tax credit programs and other funding agencies <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Taxation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Tax structuring for individuals, partnerships, and corporations <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Maximizing tax credits and addressing transfer pricing issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Regulatory affairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Relations with federal and provincial government departments and agencies <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Foreign ownership rules, copyright and trademark law, and Internet regulations <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                  Awards and accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Entertainment Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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