JEFFREY A. HORWITZ	212.969.3229	jhorwitz@proskauer.com
	CHARLES B. ORTNER	212.969.3990	cortner@proskauer.com
	BERT H. DEIXLER	310.284.5663	bdeixler@proskauer.com

Proskauer Rose LLP serves as counsel in connection with numerous specialized entertainment industry transactions, and provides a full range of services directed to such transactions. These services include:

• Motion Picture Production and Distribution: Representation of producers, distributors and television networks in all aspects of the development, production and distribution of motion pictures, television programs and other entertainment productions, including rights acquisition, talent employment, domestic and international distribution and licensing, completion guarantees, and partnership, joint venture and co-production arrangements.
  
  
• Motion Picture Finance: Representation of entertainment companies, banks and other financiers in connection with the extension of revolving and term credit facilities, and the provision of equity, debt and hybrid financing for entertainment projects and related purposes; and advice with respect to international tax-advantaged financing and subsidies.
  
  
• Entertainment Labor and Employment Relations: Advice and representation with respect to personnel and labor union matters attendant to the production of entertainment projects, including residual payments, credits, pension and health contributions, and jurisdictional questions.
  
  
• Entertainment Contracts: Negotiation and preparation of licenses, assignments, employee, commission and consultant agreements, options, publishing and other agreements pertaining to the acquisition, development, production, protection, and exploitation of entertainment projects worldwide.
  
  
• Copyright Counseling: Advice on matters pertaining to rights, ownership, potential claims and liabilities, private and administrative enforcement, new entertainment technologies, and numerous other issues throughout the world.
  
  
• Entertainment Litigation: Representation of plaintiffs, defendants, amici curiae and intervening for interested parties in contract, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, trade secret, licensing, misappropriation and related judicial and administrative trials and appeals; and direction and supervision of foreign counsel in litigation abroad.
  
  
• Counseling in Corporate and Secured Transactions: Representation in connection with structuring domestic and multinational acquisitions, joint ventures and financing arrangements, workouts and bankruptcies, and investments in the entertainment industry.
  
  
• Intellectual Property Policy Development, Legislative Counseling and Government Liaison: Representation in administrative adjudications and rule-making proceedings and legislative hearings and processes related to intellectual property protection; guidance of affected individuals, companies, consortia, and trade associations in the development and effectuation of policies, strategies and tactics; liaison with, and representation before, executive and legislative branch agencies, including the Copyright Office, the Patent & Trademark Office, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the United States Trade Representative, the International Trade Commission and the Customs Service concerning protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the United States and abroad; and representation in governmental and non-governmental delegations at the World International Property Organization as well as other international bodies.
  
  
• Trade Secret Counseling: Establishment of trade secret programs, including employee agreements and practices and related policies.
  
  
• Trademark Selection, Registration and Licensing: Searches for availability and assessment of legal and business aspects of potential marks; prosecution of applications for trademark registration, maintenance filings, and handling of contested issues in the Patent and Trademark Office; and negotiation and preparation of trademark license agreements.
  
  
• Copyright Office and Tribunal Practice: Prosecution of copyright registrations and recordation of copyright licenses and assignments; development of client administration programs; searches and assessment of official records; handling of contested issues before the Copyright Office and Copyright Royalty Tribunal.