A video becomes an advertising medium, a channel becomes a brand, a collaboration becomes an ongoing business. We review, draft and negotiate the underlying contracts. So that benefits, remuneration and rights remain comprehensible even when the project changes.
Your point of contact: Contracts for media & digital business
Dr. Nik Sarafi
Attorney-at-law · Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Nik Sarafi represents creators, streamers and other parties involved in press and speech law disputes. Other focal areas include media and gaming law as well as digital business models. He is responsible for the direction of the law firm.
Contracts for media & digital business in practice.
We start with the planned collaboration: Who delivers what, who is allowed to use it and how is it paid? We will then process your design or develop a suitable agreement. You will receive a classification of the critical points and specific wording suggestions within the agreed scope. A contract review is also possible for an individual cooperation.
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Campaigns & Creator Collaborations
Briefing, number of contributions, review loops and approvals are just as much on the table as remuneration, failure and publication date. In the case of paid redistribution, we also clarify the duration, channels and processing rights.
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Management & agency relationships
We consider powers of representation, commissions, exclusivity and information requirements. In the event of a change, ongoing deals, subsequent payments and the release of documents must be clarified in particular.
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Production, UGC & licenses
From raw material to abbreviated advertising: We describe the agreed uses and approvals. Rights of contributors, music licenses and third-party material are recorded separately. A contract with the creator does not replace a missing music license.
For software, agency services and AI projects, we coordinate the service description, acceptance and responsibilities. Training use, synthetic processing and the continued use of inputs can also be contractually regulated.
We prioritize the economically important points and support the coordination with the other side. In the event of an existing conflict, we review the contract, actual progress and possible claims.
First, briefly describe the facts. We will coordinate with you how to submit further documents.
Full draft contract including annexes
Briefing, offers and previous arrangements
Planned channels, usage time and advertising formats
Compensation model, deadlines and specific negotiation objectives
Working with us
From the request to the mandate.
Before the assignment, we agree on the scope of services and remuneration. When taking over, we will name your legal contact person.
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inquiry
They describe the facts, the parties involved and known deadlines.
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Acceptance of your matter
We agree on performance and compensation and name your contact person.
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machining
The responsible lawyer will check your documents and coordinate the procedure with you.
Contracts for media & digital business
Questions & answers.
What do I get when I review the contract?
We determine the agreed scope of the audit in advance. An annotated version, specific proposed amendments and a discussion of important economic points are possible. Negotiation and subsequent contract amendments will be agreed upon in addition as required.
Is a lump sum approval enough for all media?
The text must represent the actual intended scope of use. For example, the area, duration, processing, transfer and use as paid advertising must be clarified. Depending on the material, several rights holders are involved.
Can I end an existing contract?
This depends, among other things, on the duration, termination rules, breaches of duty and previous declarations. Send the complete contract and previous correspondence. We do not give a blanket recommendation for termination without verification.
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