Copyright Entertainment and Media Law

Solcargo developed its Copyright, Entertainment and Media Law practice to fulfill the demand of services in this specialized field of Intellectual Property.  Services provided include registration of works of authorship; registration of artistic names, periodic publications names, imaginary characters, and advertising promotions; copyright and related rights consultancy; elaboration and consultancy in the negotiation of copyright and related rights contracts; protection to privacy, image and reputation rights; moral damage claims; protection to freedom of speech; consultancy about Radio, Television, Film-Making and Printing Laws; consultancy on Internet Law; protection to databases and computer programs; e-commerce and related topics; anti-piracy claims, and litigation regarding any of the matters above.

Clients in this area include:

  • Mexican Society of Directors of Audiovisual Works, Society of Collective Management (DIRECTORS), in their claims regarding the payment of royalties for use of  films and other audiovisual works.
  • Grupo TV Promo, S.A. de C.V., and its affiliates, as general outside counsel for all its copyright matters.
  • Editorial Infantil  y Educación, as general counsel for all copyright registrations.
  • THA Productions, S.A. de C.V., as general counsel for their activity in the production of musical videos, TV commercials and films.
  • Carambola Films, as general counsel for their activity in the production of films and other audiovisual works.
  • Estrella Films.
  • Viamedia, S.A. de C.V.
  • Editorial Infantil y Educación, S.A. de C.V.
  • Imagination Films, S.A. de C.V.