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Established or aspiring film and television producers develop familiarity with entertainment law's contracts and legal principles, and learn how to find and effectively work with an attorney to safeguard interests. Understand the basics of contract law and intellectual property law, including copyrights and trademarks. Topics include common provisions, litigation and arbitration, acquisition of rights, best practices in negotiation, dealmaking, shopping, and protecting the project. Finally, review financing, distribution agreements, development deals, production contracts, merchandising, and retainer and agency agreements.
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