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The Law Offices of Cheryl L. Slay is a full service law firm offering Business, Trademark & Copyright, Entertainment & Art, and Internet legal services. The firm represents entrepreneurs, musicians, businesses, producers, agents, managers, artists, authors, software developers, and other technology professionals. Ms. Slay can assist you with starting, selling, or maintaining a business, protection for your products and services, and protecting your presence on the Internet.

The firm's practice areas include: Copyright Law, Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Internet law, Business and Corporate law (small business startups, planning, and ongoing business counsel), and Entertainment law (music, publishing, film, television, visual arts, photography).

Copyrights and Trademarks

Internet & Digital Rights

The protection of technical and creative products is of paramount importance in today’s marketplace. If you create or develop technological or artistic products, whether music or software, you may have creative property that is worth safeguarding, as you would other property. Whether you are an artist seeking to protect music or sculpture, or a software developer interested in protecting a newly developed program, we can help.The firm has a special focus in the areas of Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets.

New technology and the management of electronic information, particularly on the Internet, creates unique legal issues. If you create electronic products (e.g., electronic games, books, music), maintain a Web site or presence on the Internet, conduct an Internet-based business, or are involved in a dispute over an Internet issue, you may have special legal needs or rights. The firm focuses on Internet and digital rights issues.

Publishing, Video/Film, Music, & Fine Art

Business and Corporate Law

The arts and entertainment industries are highly competitive and often exciting professional arenas. Yet to operate most effectively in these spheres requires not only talent, creativity, and commitment, but also attention to business details -- particularly legal matters. Cheryl L. Slay brings a unique perspective to entertainment law, as a performing artist. In addition to her legal expertise, she is a skilled vocalist with 20 years of performance experience. She uses this advantage to assist you in planning for participation in these industries from all angles. The firm represents authors, publishers, visual and graphic artists, illustrators, musicians, videographers, producers, photographers, arts organizations, and film/television professionals. Ask about our Gospel Musicians focus.

You have invested a lot to ensure your business success. Sound legal counsel is also an investment. From selecting the type of business entity to operate (for example, forming as a corporation vs. as a limited liability company) to receiving counsel prior to and during important business transactions, we can help. We help businesses find solutions and avoid future problems. The firm represents businesses in handling all phases of business operations, including small business and start-up, sale/acquisition/termination, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, as well as representation of non-profit businesses.

Consultations
The firm's policy and practice is to meet individually with prospective clients to gather all pertinent information associated with your legal issue. We can best assist you by collecting accurate, complete, and relevant information about your needs.

Submission of Creative Materials
The firm does not accept unsolicited music, audio or video recordings, manuscripts, or other creative materials or products without prior clearance by the firm. The firm does not accept responsibility for any unsolicited materials, and can not guarantee the return of originals of materials submitted. Therefore you are advised to contact the firm by telephone to clear submission, or to schedule an initial consultation for counsel concerning creative property.

Clients Represented
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