About

Provided by Brodies LLP

We provide key legal and strategic advice to a range of companies and individuals from the media and entertainment sector.

Our lawyers act for a diverse spectrum of clients operating in broadcasting, music, publishing, theatre, social media, sports & gaming, online multi-media and technology, and provide advice on a broad range of legal services including defamation, pre-publication/broadcast advice, contempt, reputation management, privacy and confidentiality, freedom of information and data protection, sponsorship and events, technology, and intellectual property.

On defamation we have significant experience in pre-publication reviews for publishers and pre-broadcast content review. We also represent individuals, companies and public authorities in protecting their reputation.

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Media & Entertainment - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Brodies provides advice to companies working in all media formats on commercial, corporate, IP and pre-publication matters. Areas of strength include content licensing, copyright and brand protection, data privacy in digital media, and charitable grants and awards.

Work Highlights

  • Brodies assisted The Edinburgh Book Festival with a multi-year brand partnership with Waterstones. The firm provided support on trade mark licensing and co-branded merchandise, ensuring IP protection and alignment.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Sloan
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Martin Sloan
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Martin Sloan is an experienced IP, tech and data lawyer who advises media and entertainment-focused companies, creatives, and web and games developers on licensing and assignment mandates, and also the treatment of IP rights in corporate transactions.

A good technical lawyer.

We have worked with Martin for many years and he has a broad understanding of what our business needs and is able to raise matters we should consider with entering complementary sectors.

Martin Sloan gives helpful and detailed advice.

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