Deep knowledge. Accessible advice.
Our practice.
Fair use counsel Grounded in the public interest
We have devoted our careers to defending the public interest in intellectual property—in the academic arena, in private practice, and in public policy. As a boutique firm we focus our attention on projects consistent with our belief in the power of fair use and its importance in enriching the culture for the good of all. We advise on fair use and related issues (rights of privacy and publicity, trademark, defamation) by centering our clients’ legal rights and giving them appropriate latitude to act based on their creative vision and the priorities that matter to them. We can help you make and publish work that takes full advantage of your rights, and provide an expert opinion backed by our years of experience and expertise.
Your work, Your Way
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Copyright and related issues can be used to censor or even shut down your project. When you know your rights, you can speak freely, and tell the censors to take a walk.
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Even the best-funded project cannot afford to spend money on needless licenses or precious time chasing down disappearing rights holders. Experienced fair use counsel can spare you unnecessary license fees and fruitless searching.
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When your project is done, the last thing you need is a legal loose end. Sound advice (and a respected opinion) lets you take your work public with confidence.
Make it. Write it. Teach it. Save it.
We’ll help.
01 — Documentary and hybrid Films
Tell a true story, your way. We’ll give your team a fair use orientation, answer questions along the way, and help you get insurance that brings peace of mind, for you and your partners.
02 — Publishing
Scholarship. Biography. History. In print and online. Our guidance can get you on the right page, whether you’re an author, a publisher, or a platform.
03 — Podcasting
Serial stories, episodic conversations, historical deep dives, and more. Know your rights to weave real life, real culture, and real feeling into your podcast.
04 — Cultural Heritage
Libraries, archives, and museums are keepers of cultural memory. Acquire, preserve, and share access to your collections free from copyright fear.
05 — Higher EdUcation
Scholarship and teaching in the 21st Century wants to be open and free. We can help you adopt the policies, literacies, and licenses to help get you there.