Content licensing work covers the negotiation, drafting and enforcement of agreements that authorise the use of media, software or data. It includes licences for film, TV, music, press, photography, databases and digital platforms, with attention to rights ownership, term, territory, exclusivity and revenue sharing. A solicitor in this area drafts licences, reviews proposed terms, negotiates scopes of use, and handles clearance, transfer or assignment of rights, together with any due diligence on IP ownership. They also advise on enforcement and remedies for breaches and on dispute resolution options.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The scope includes drafting and negotiating terms, identifying and protecting IP rights, and managing complex chains of title and sublicensing. Provisions around duration, territory, format, rev sharing, and moral rights require careful alignment with Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the Digital Economy Act and relevant UK licensing norms. A solicitor coordinates with rights holders, platforms, distributors and clients to prevent infringement and to remedy breaches through negotiations, mediation or litigation if needed.
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