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PO Box 202, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422 Phone: 303-569-6430 Fax: 303-265-9975 Email: info@gee4law.com
Richard M. Gee
Attorney and Counselor at Law
"My knowledge is your power"
MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
Mr. Gee brings a wealth of experience in the music, film and television industries. A former professional musician with film music experience, he has worked for both artists and record companies and represents actors, documentary film producers, screenwriters, authors and visual artists. Some of his work in this area includes:
- Preparation and negotiation of recording contracts for recording companies;
- Negotiation of recording contracts on behalf of recording artists;
- Representation of music publishing companies;
- Copyright registration;
- Negotiation of film rights option agreements for writers and film producers;
- Negotiation of network agreements for the showing of documentary films over television networks;
- Personal appearance contracts;
- Screenwriter agreements;
- Book publishing agreements;
- Film composer/arranger agreements;
- Film Financing agreements;
- Choice of Entity issues for film production entities;
- Digital Download agreements;
- Merchandising and marketing agreements;
- Graphic novel agreements; and
- Art and music licensing agreements.
New Media:
The combination of entertainment, the internet and emerging technology has created a burgeoning area of the law dealing with what is commonly known as "new media". Mr. Gee has guided start-ups as well as media conglomerates through the legal minefields of this area in such matters as:
- Intellectual property asset protection
- Service Level Agreements
- Website development agreements;
- Web content agreements;
- Software licensing agreements;
- Banner advertising agreements;
- Online search agreements;
- Content licensing agreements;
- Streaming agreements;
- Web branding agreements;
- Domain name disputes, including UDRP proceedings
- Game content ownership issues;
- Source code escrow agreements;
- Master Service Agreements;
- Mobile content agreements;
- Web Portal Agreements;
- Outlet Syndication Agreements; and
- E-Commerce Agreements.
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The information contained on this website does not constitute legal advice. If you wish to act on any information received herein, please consult an attorney at law qualified in the area which you seek to pursue. An attorney/client relationship with Mr. Gee is established only upon execution of an engagement letter and payment of any retainer fees. Mr. Gee is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. Any attorney/client relationship may, at Mr. Gee’s election, be established with one of the law firms with whom Mr. Gee serves as of counsel rather than through this firm for errors and omissions insurance purposes.
