Media And Entertainment Laws

At Fidus Law Chambers, our Media and Entertainment Law practice is deeply rooted in intellectual property expertise and a sophisticated understanding of the creative industries. As one of the leading entertainment law firms in India, we provide strategic legal support to content creators, production houses, OTT platforms, broadcasters, publishers, sports management companies, and digital media businesses operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

In today’s content-driven economy, where distribution channels span geographies and platforms, legal precision is essential. Our team of seasoned media lawyers in India helps clients navigate the legal lifecycle of content creation, licensing, commercialization, and enforcement—offering end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Comprehensive IP & Content Advisory

Our services begin at the pre-production stage, where we assist with:

• IP clearance and acquisition (including script rights, life rights, adaptation rights, sync rights)
• Copyright protection for literary, musical, dramatic, cinematographic, and artistic works
• Drafting and negotiation of production and co-production agreements
• Talent agreements, including actor, director, crew, and composer contracts
• Content licensing and syndication deals across platforms and jurisdictions
• Merchandising and branding agreements, character licensing, and celebrity endorsements

We provide ongoing support to clients involved in film, television, OTT, music, gaming, digital publishing, and sports content production. Our digital content legal advisory practice extends to content hosted on social media platforms, streaming services, and video-sharing apps, where we help manage risk and ensure compliance with evolving intermediary and broadcasting regulations.

Regulatory & Compliance Counsel

In a sector governed by rapidly changing norms, our media lawyers advise on:

• Broadcasting codes and OTT guidelines
• Self-regulatory frameworks (ASCI)
• Compliance with intermediary liability provisions under the IT Act
• Sweepstakes, contests, and gaming regulations
• Talent and influencer advertising guidelines

We also offer policy guidance and represent clients in regulatory consultations relating to content moderation, age classification, and digital advertising rules.

Dispute Resolution & Enforcement

In an industry where piracy and IP infringement are rampant, we offer robust enforcement strategies to protect client rights. We handle:

• Copyright infringement litigation (including takedowns, criminal complaints, and injunctions)
• Royalty and copyright ownership disputes
• Moral rights claims and protection of attribution rights
• Disputes relating to personality rights, ambush marketing, and unauthorized merchandising

We represent some of India’s most well-known names in sports and entertainment, including Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, celebrities, influencers, and studios. We’ve advised on and litigated landmark issues involving unauthorized brand usage, meme marketing, moment marketing, and social media misappropriation.

Our work includes managing the Indian and global trademark portfolios of four out of the eight IPL franchises and numerous local and international content and media companies. Our role extends from trademark filing and enforcement to brand licensing, commercial exploitation, and global portfolio strategy.

Music, Licensing & Rights Management

We routinely advise on disputes and compliance matters involving music licensing bodies and reprographic rights societies, helping clients negotiate licensing terms or challenge unreasonable royalty claims. Our copyright lawyers for media assist producers and platforms in rights acquisition from multiple sources, ensuring legal clarity across derivative works and co-ownership structures.

At Fidus Law Chambers, we are more than legal advisors—we are strategic partners for creators and content businesses navigating the high-stakes world of media. Whether you're producing a series, acquiring a format, launching a branded campaign, or tackling unauthorized exploitation of your IP, our entertainment and media lawyers in India provide agile, industry-aware counsel that combines legal rigor with commercial sensitivity.

We work with clients to craft customized legal strategies that balance creative freedom with legal protection, making Fidus Law Chambers the go-to choice for media and entertainment law expertise in India.