International IP StrategyMetis has recently advised an innovative IP-rich UK company with a multi-national client base on a layered, cost-effective IP protection strategy.
Content DisputeMetis recently advised a creative agency in relation to a dispute over stolen content used in a high profile national advertising campaign.
Virtual Legal Director (VLD)Legal Services to support our clients in the creative services, design and media industries are available on VLD.
Metis has a particular focus within the creative, software, entertainment and new media industries, providing advice on the following areas:
Metis offers expert advice on all aspects of digital media in the entertainment, media and technology industries. We regularly advise clients in areas concerning the creation, delivery and licensing of digital content, from bespoke mobile phone applications through websites to complex software systems.
Metis offers expert commercial, legal and bespoke advice to new and established clients in both the UK and international film and television industry. We advise clients across many different backgrounds ranging from UK based small film production companies to Bollywood. We provide advice and support for movie production companies.
Metis offers expert support to design media companies who are involved in arbitrations or disputes with its clients or regulatory bodies such as the ITC or PCC. Metis offers expert advice on all aspects of defamation. We have expert experience in both internet, publishing, film and television defamation issues.
Metis has advised clients in the regulatory compliance of its client electronic, television and print advertisements, including in relation to the sale of financial products and advertisement of lotteries. We also regularly advise in relation to electronic marketing compliance and related consumer and distance selling issues.
The protection of Intellectual Property is crucial in the creative industries, with an overall strategy being key. Metis offers advice to both media and non-media clients in relation to intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, patent licensing and brand protection work.
Metis provides commercial advice to new and established music artists, tour and event managers, production, publishing and management companies.
Metis offers expert legal advice on all aspects of publishing law, including traditional print publishing (books, magazines) and digital publishing (digital content, web based publication).
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