Media & Entertainment Law
Artes is the legal partner par excellence for media companies and companies in the entertainment sector, creative minds, journalists, and other companies and individuals who deal with media and entertainment. With our know-how in the digital world, we are ready to help shape your future story.
We assist the industry in negotiating agreements as well as dispute resolution, with your priorities and reputation repercussions in mind. Furthermore, we assist both private and public persons with issues concerning the exploitation of their right to image, right to be forgotten, privacy, deepfake, abuse freedom of speech and defamation claims. We advise journalists, individuals or companies being interviewed about the rights and duties they have in this regard and, if necessary, we address the Journalism Board, the Data Protection Authority and other bodies.
Our expertise
Artes focuses on all aspects of media and entertainment law: from questions about copyright, portrait rights and intellectual property, digital and cross-border applications, privacy and the use of personal data, freedom of expression and the right to answer, to criminal aspects to contractual aspects negotiations and disputes.
Our expertise includes:
Contract negotiations in the media and entertainment & creative sector for both companies and freelancers
Questions and disputes about copyright, the right to image and intellectual property
Remedy the violation of privacy and the right to good name and reputation, including defamation
Advice on and enforcement of the right to be forgotten
Representation in investigations and procedures regarding printing press crimes, online attacks and bullying, online distribution of private images and online hate crimes
The exercise of the right of reply
The legitimate practice of journalism including journalistic ethics and the liability of the journalist
Questions about freedom of expression, freedom of the press and censorship with regard to written and audio-visual media as well as digital forums and outlets
Representation in appropriate procedures at providers of social media and/or internet providers
Advice on regulations related to advertising, sponsorship and product placement on radio and television, including filing complaints with the Ethics Practice Jury
Assistance on the conditions that radio and television must meet in order to be recognized in Flanders and to be able to retain their recognition
The application of the electronic communication law and e-privacy regulations
Management of intellectual property rights of public persons with attention to intellectual property & personality rights and a special focus on the exploitation of copyright and neighbouring rights