Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property

Protecting creativity and innovation with comprehensive legal solutions for the entertainment industry

The media and entertainment industry thrives on creativity, but without proper legal protection, even the most innovative ideas can be vulnerable. From film production agreements to music licensing, from managing publicity rights to enforcing trademarks, the legal framework around creative industries is complex, fast-changing, and highly competitive.

At LD Counsels, we help artists, production houses, broadcasters, OTT platforms, event organisers, advertising agencies, and digital content creators safeguard their rights and monetise their work effectively. Our Media, Entertainment & IP practice offers comprehensive legal services covering contract negotiation, intellectual property registration and enforcement, licensing, distribution, and dispute resolution.

Whether you're a filmmaker negotiating with a streaming platform, a musician protecting your compositions, or a brand defending its trademark, we provide tailored, industry-savvy legal advice so you can focus on creating while we focus on protecting.

Our team drafts and negotiates production agreements, talent contracts, licensing deals, and distribution arrangements that safeguard our clients' rights while maximising their commercial value. We also provide comprehensive intellectual property protection from trademark and copyright registration to infringement enforcement ensuring your creative output is secure in a competitive marketplace.

Whether you're an emerging artist, a film studio, a digital creator, or a media conglomerate, we combine industry insight with legal expertise to help you focus on your craft while we handle the legalities.

Key Benefits

Industry-specific Legal Strategies

That align with creative goals.

Protection and Enforcement

Of IP rights in India and abroad.

Strong Contract Negotiation

To secure favourable terms.

End-to-End Support

From concept to distribution.

Comprehensive IP Portfolio Management

Registration, licensing, renewals, and enforcement under one roof.

Our Approach

Media and Intellectual Property disputes often move quickly a leaked film, a stolen design, or an unauthorised broadcast can happen overnight. We believe in proactive, preventive legal strategies to avoid such issues and swift, decisive action when protection is needed.

Industry Insight

Understanding how film, music, television, OTT, publishing, and digital platforms operate.

Holistic Protection

Covering all aspects of creative rights: copyrights, trademarks, designs, and publicity rights.

Negotiation Strength

Ensuring contracts are commercially beneficial while protecting core rights.

Enforcement Capability

Taking urgent legal action for infringement or breach of contract.

Why clients choose LD Counsels for Media, Entertainment & Intellectual Property?

Proven Experience

In high-value entertainment contracts and IP litigation.

Pan-India Capability

With a strong network for cross-border enforcement.

Dual Expertise

In both transactional and contentious IP work.

Deep Legal Understanding

Of Indian Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act, and Designs Act, as well as relevant IT and broadcasting laws.

Collaborative Approach

Ability to work closely with production teams, marketing agencies, and PR firms to ensure legal compliance from script to screen.

Detailed Services

Intellectual Property Protection

Copyright registration for scripts, songs, films, software, designs, and literary works.
Trademark registration and prosecution for brand names, logos, and slogans.
Design and patent advisory for product aesthetics and innovations.
Managing renewals, oppositions, and cancellations.

Entertainment Contracts & Negotiations

Drafting and reviewing film and TV production agreements, OTT content licensing and distribution contracts, music recording and publishing agreements, artist management contracts, sponsorship and brand endorsement deals, event production and venue agreements.
Negotiating terms that secure both creative control and commercial benefit.

Licensing & Distribution

Structuring domestic and international content licensing.
Advising on syndication, re-make rights, adaptation rights, and merchandising agreements.
Ensuring compliance with censorship and broadcasting guidelines.

Intellectual Property Enforcement & Dispute Resolution

Sending cease-and-desist notices.
Filing for injunctions in urgent infringement cases.
Representing clients before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB), commercial courts, and arbitration panels.
Pursuing cross-border IP enforcement through partner networks.

Digital & Online Content Advisory

Guidance on social media compliance, influencer agreements, and online brand protection.
Advising OTT platforms on licensing, content classification, and data privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your creativity deserves uncompromising legal protection. At LD Counsels, we ensure your media, entertainment, and IP rights are secure, enforceable, and commercially rewarding so you can focus on creating, performing, and inspiring.