- Licensing content and technologies for distribution via various forms of digital and traditional media.
- Representing licensors and licensees in programming and distribution agreements covering various types of audio-visual content (including, traditional video, as well as virtual reality, data/statistics and e-gaming).
- Structuring and running promotions, including sweepstakes, contests, sponsorships and loyalty programs.
- Reviewing and clearing advertising and promotional materials across traditional and digital media.
- Advising on digital and social media executions, including those relating to user-generated content.
- Drafting and negotiating events and marketing agency agreements, sponsorship and co-branding agreements and related talent arrangements.
- Counseling on privacy and data security laws governing collection, use and protection of personal information.
Digital Media, Content & Marketing
Brand owners have more vehicles than ever to help drive awareness, demand and loyalty. From traditional media to ever evolving digital platforms, brand owners must balance engaging their target audiences with protecting their intellectual property assets. Bass, Berry & Sims' attorneys understand these business and legal issues and assist our clients with strategies that meet both of these goals.
Attorneys in our Digital Media, Content and Marketing Practice Group counsel companies, institutions, sports teams and leagues, agencies, artists and entertainers on the creation, distribution and monetization of content across multiple platforms. We also help clients analyze each aspect of their marketing and events strategies to ensure their campaigns include comprehensive rights, comply with applicable regulations and are properly protected regarding all intellectual property assets.
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We serve as outside general counsel for HigherDOSE, a growth stage wellness product and services company. We advise the company...
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We advise ClassTag, a disruptive educational technology company, on capital raising, data privacy, advertising and overall legal and business strategy.
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We represented Nashville Soccer Holdings (NSH), a private entity led by John Ingram, in connection with its year-long bid for...
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We represent a NYSE-listed lifestyle media company in the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of technology-related contracts.
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We represented Scripps Networks Interactive in its acquisition of RealGravity Inc., a California-based company that specializes in online video publishing...
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We represent an NYSE-listed lifestyle media company in high profile online content syndication deals with global brands. To date we...
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"Bass, Berry & Sims retains a notable practice with deep experience in the full gamut of IP matters. It has particular strength in the technology and healthcare spaces, as well as a growing practice in the hospitality sector. The firm possesses the capacity to handle sophisticated IP transactions and high-stakes litigation relating to patent and trademark infringement." Client feedback: "The attorneys at Bass, Berry & Sims are knowledgeable and strong negotiators."
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