Media and Publishing: Our practice covers all types of publishing (incl. multimedia) – online and offline – of texts, photographs, films and music in any media.
Music, Film and Theatre: We advise producers, musicians, actors, authors, screenwriters, directors and other artists, inter alia in contract and copyright questions.
Arts and Cultural Property: If you would like to use copies or pictures of pieces of art or cultural property we help you to obtain the relevant rights. If others make use of your copyrights without your permission, we will assist you in enforcing your rights.
Cultural Events: The organisation and management of cultural events often requires the drafting and negotiation of complex agreements with artists, agents, locations, cities etc. Our attorneys have the skills necessary to successfully assist you in organizing such events from a legal perspective.
Collective Rights Management and Tariff Negotiations: Certain copyrights are managed by collective rights organisations such as in Switzerland SUISA, ProLitteris, SWISSPERFORM, SUISSIMAGE and SSA. We have the necessary know-how and experience to guide you through the various paths of copyright exploitation and the relevant tariffs. We also have experience in representing organisations in tariff negotiations.
Litigation and Arbitration: TIMES Attorneys can help you enforcing your rights or defending against unjustified claims.