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When I think of Frank Sinatra's "My Way," I see a connection to the main ideas behind intellectual property law. "My Way" embodies personal expression and an individual's journey through life, which parallels the concept of the ideas-expressions dichotomy in copyright law. It echoes the principle that music, literature, or art can be copyrighted while allowing others to explore the same ideas without infringing upon that particular expression. Sinatra's anthem also celebrates uniqueness, which is reflected in the definitions of all of the varying types of intellectual property.

The Purpose of This Blog

The articles on this blog are all written, reviewed, and edited by me, Mr Peter Adediran, the Digital Media and Intellectual Property Solicitor at PAIL Solicitors. They are intended to empower the new generation of business executives, professionals, business owners and creatives who want to keep up with intellectual property, digital media and entertainment law in the digital age. Most importantly, empower the community of creatives who want to create works "their way". In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying informed and increasing knowledge in specialised legal services is crucial for e-commerce and digital technology businesses. At PAIL® Solicitors, we understand the unique challenges start-ups, business owners, professionals, business executives, creatives, writers and talent face in protecting their intellectual property and navigating legal complexities. By reading this blog and engaging us as your legal representatives you can safeguard yours and your company's reputations, make informed financial decisions, and confidently expand into new markets by focusing on continuous learning and expertise in these areas.

This blog contains articles on the following themes:

  • Advice on Protecting Digital Content

Encouragement to Stay Informed and Protected

For creatives and businesses alike, staying informed about legal issues surrounding intellectual property is critical. Knowledge is a powerful tool for safeguarding one’s work from infringement or misuse. We encourage individuals to engage with our resources, participate in discussions, and keep abreast of developments in IP law. 

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Child Modelling

 

Child Modelling

5 useful UK modelling facts including child modelling

  1. Under the Children (Performances) Regulation 1968 child models must be under the control of a licensed chaperone, parent or teacher. Working chaperones or ‘matrons’ are bound by local authorities. A minimum of one chaperone is required for every twelve child models.

  2. Under the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 and the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 a child aged fifteen or under cannot be engaged for paid modelling work unless the model agency obtains a children’s performance license from the local authority in the locality where the child resides.

  3. The model agency must pay models their fee within 10 days of receiving payment from the client. When clients pay models directly the the agency invoices the model for its commission.

  4. A model agency must provide models with a written contract before finding them work. An agent cannot enter into an agreement with a client unless there is a written contract with that client relating to the model. They must inform the models and other interested parties of the terms of the agreement within 5 business days.

  5. Under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2010, model agencies cannot charge any advance fees before finding work for models although they can deduct commission from the model’s earnings, usually between 15 and 25 points, provided they have set out details of their terms and services in writing. Additional fees may be charged for photographic and audio visual services. Models are entitled to 30 day cooling-off period to withdraw from the agreement.

Incidentally, there is no such thing as starting a model agency on a shoestring budget. In my experience you need to be properly capitalised, with a wide depth of contacts and experience in the modelling world to have any real hope of breaking the market.

Model Agencies Advice 

To obtain a quotation, please contact us at (020) 7305-7491 or at peter@pailsolicitors.co.uk. We would be delighted to assist you. Mr Peter Adediran is the owner and principal solicitor at PAIL® Solicitors.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get blog post updates and other information about the firm straight to your inbox.

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