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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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Models

 

Models lawyer

What exactly is a models lawyer? Well a models lawyer practices several different areas of law. One aspect relates to modelling, and the types of deals and issues specific to the fashion industry, modelling agencies and customers that book talent.

Here are some modelling tips from a fashion lawyer.

1. You don’t have to register with anyone to start an agency. There is the Association of Model Agents but there is no statutory requirement to register with them.

2. Overseas talent may be liable to pay foreign entertainers tax. HMRC has a specialist unit called the Foreign Entertainers Unit dedicated to sports and foreign entertainers like models, singers and actresses. Models are self employed.

3. Non cash payment or a TF arrangement does not mean working for free. It means an exchange between model and photographer, MUA, wardrobe stylist, hair stylist and clothing designer. The model gets something other than cash in return for modelling (for example: clothing, images, makeover).

4. Established main stream talent get regular work that pays fairly well. A small minority of talent like Giselle Bundchen, Carla Delevingne and Kate Moss are a huge success. However, most make very little money.

5. Catwalk shows pay the least money. Even when you work for big name designers it is poorly paid. Naturally, established models will always do better than new faces whatever the job. Notwithstanding, even established models don’t make much money from catwalk shows. After paying their taxes and expenses, established models barely break-even from a catwalk show, whilst new face models usually end up in debt to the agency. See the following article.

6. Fit modelling, catalogues and commercials pay the most money but they carry low industry credibility and exposure. High fashion work, including editorials, pay the least money but models get credibility and exposure. See the following article.

7. Plus sized modelling has specific requirements. In the fashion industry a plus size model starts at size 8 and up. The requirement needed varies from agency to agency. Some agencies will only take a size 8, while others a size 12 or 14. Models One has a very prestigious plus size division. See following article.

8. Modelling can be a precarious industry for the unwary. It is wise to check everything that is said and to always have written contracts.

9. Modelling is a highly demanding industry that requires a lot of hard work and dedication.

10. Copyright is generally not owned on images without an assignment from the author. However talent may still have the right of privacy over their image.

 

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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