Creative Freedom, Legal Savvy—Protect and Profit From Your Work
Your creativity is your capital. Whether it’s a song, a script, or a brand logo, the Law Offices of Katrina M. Barnett helps protect your work and maximize your opportunities. We draft, review, and negotiate IP licensing agreements that let you share your art, ideas, or brand—without giving up control or fair compensation. Our entertainment intellectual property lawyer services are available to creators and entertainment businesses in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
Comprehensive Entertainment IP & Licensing Support
- Music Licensing & Synchronization Rights
Licensing your music for use in film, TV, online, or cover versions—ensuring you keep ownership and get paid what your work is worth. - Film, TV, and Media Rights
Option agreements for scripts or books, distribution agreements for content, and protecting your sequel and derivative rights. - Art, Merchandise, and Trademark Licensing
From art on apparel to a brand on products, we structure deals that let you expand your reach while protecting your image and name. - Copyright & Trademark Registration
Assisting with copyright and trademark filings before licensing—so your rights are clearly established and enforceable. - Licensing Agreement Drafting & Negotiation
Handling scope, territory, duration, royalties, exclusivity, and credit in every deal—always keeping your long-term interests in mind.
Key Terms and Pitfalls—We’ve Got Your Back
- Ownership remains with you—licenses are temporary, never a sale.
- Fair compensation—royalties, flat fees, or profit shares tailored to your deal.
- Clear scope, territory, and exclusivity—no unwanted surprises about where, when, or how your work is used.
- Reversion of rights—so your work comes back to you at the right time.
- Enforcement and monitoring—helping you address misuse or breaches.
Strategic Licensing—Protecting Long-Term Creative Control
A licensing agreement is not just about today’s payout—it shapes the future of your creative work. We approach every deal with long-term strategy in mind, protecting your ownership, preserving sequel and derivative rights, and ensuring your work is not undervalued or overextended.
We analyze royalty structures, exclusivity terms, sublicensing rights, approval controls, and termination provisions to prevent hidden restrictions that could limit your future opportunities. Whether you’re negotiating your first agreement or expanding an established brand, our focus is simple: maximize opportunity without sacrificing control.
Entertainment IP & Licensing—Your Questions Answered
How do I license my music to a film?
We help you draft and negotiate music licensing agreements, ensuring you keep ownership and get paid fairly—while defining exactly where and how your music will be used.
What should be in a licensing agreement for artwork?
Key terms include duration, territory, permitted uses, payment, credit, and how/when rights revert to you. We handle all these details for you.
Do I need a lawyer to review a publishing contract?
Absolutely—publishing and licensing contracts are complex, and legal review prevents you from giving up rights or missing out on future earnings.
Will I lose my rights if I license my work?
No—a license allows others to use your work under certain terms, but ownership stays with you. We make sure the agreement is clear and protective.
Are IP licensing services available outside Illinois?
Our entertainment IP licensing legal services are for clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois only.
Your Art and Ideas Are Valuable—Protect and Monetize Them
Your creative work deserves legal protection and real rewards. Contact the Law Offices of Katrina M. Barnett for experienced IP and licensing counsel in Chicago and across Illinois—so every deal works for you.