The area of Music Law generally falls into two categories: Creation and Performance. On the creation side Richard David Lom works with those who make the music to negotiate licensing and royalty agreements between artists and recording companies to protect original works through copyrighting and other intellectual property protections. It is more important than ever for creative people working in the music industry to protect their intellectual property. Whether you have written a song, come up with an improvement in recording technology or want to protect the name of your band it is certainly worthwhile to consider obtaining intellectual property rights. However, it’s not always easy to protect your intellectual property, which is why it is important to work closely with a Kentucky IP attorney. For instance, many bands have encountered difficulty when trying to obtain a trademark registration for their name. A search may reveal that there is already a band with the same or a similar name, necessitating the switch to a different name. Richard David Lom helps artists figure out whether or not a particular name or logo is available for use, which just might save you a great deal of time and money.

Richard also helps songwriters register their compositions with the U.S. Copyright Office. Similarly, song recordings may also be registered. These registrations provide the creators with a number of legal options if their rights are ever infringed. Copyright infringement is often what enables artists to pursue legal recourse when someone else uses their original work without your permission.

Of course, Richard David Lom also works with those involved in live musical performances, as well, by providing liability waivers, ordinance compliance, rental agreements, talent contracts, and other legal documents to ensure performances go smoothly for artists, producers and venues.