Business ยท copyright & media
Copyright and media barristers, instructed directly.
For copyright, content and media disputes, a barrister can advise creators and businesses and represent them.
At a glance
Copyright
Ownership, licensing and infringement of creative work.
Media contracts
Agreements across publishing, music and film.
Content disputes
Disputes over use of content and rights.
Copyright and media law protects creative and published work and governs how it is licensed and used. A barrister can advise on copyright ownership and infringement, licensing, moral rights, and media and entertainment contracts, and on related issues such as defamation and privacy.
A barrister will assess the right or the claim, the value, and the best route, and represent you in court. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a copyright & media barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
Your work has been copied or used without permission
You are accused of infringing copyright
A media or content contract is in dispute
David Hirst
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Meg Cochrane
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Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on a copyright dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you and represent you in court, without going through a solicitor first.
Do I need to register copyright?
No. Copyright arises automatically in the UK, though proving ownership and infringement still matters. A barrister can advise on evidence and enforcement.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice. There is no charge to enquire.
Related areas of law
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