
Lawyers for Creatives
About Us
We are a full-service boutique law firm that specializes in providing cost-effective legal and business advice to individuals and businesses engaged in the arts and entertainment world. Our creative spirits moonlight as attorneys and take a holistic approach to finding the most unique, innovative, and legally sound strategies for our clients’ projects. By providing practical advice tailored to each client’s ambitions and risk appetite, we help ensure that they can make informed and intelligent decisions in their business. We view our clients’ business aspirations as our North Star, and work both hard and smart to build their dreams together.
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Testimonials
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“The Fried Firm has far surpassed my hopes and expectations for a legal team. I found them through a referral and I could not be happier with their hard work, attention to detail and communication. They are all incredibly knowledgeable and are available to discuss the nuances of deal points until we are all satisfied and clear. The personal touch is unparalleled. We have closed a few deals in rapid succession and I look forward to a long-term, fruitful relationship with Shana, Raphael & Myriam.”
Drew Moerlein
12/30/2022
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“Very professional and very thorough. I needed help with figuring out what brands I could use in my video and they went out of their way to help me give me the best advice. Highly recommend them.”
Jake Diamond
12/30/2019
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Our Resources
AI-Generated Music Copyright | What Musicians and Creators Need to Know
It remains to be seen if AI-generated music will be understood as an extension of this kind of fair use or whether or not it is in another camp altogether.
June 12, 2025
Trade Dress Infringement | Van Leeuwen vs Rebel Creamery
Van Leeuwen claims that Rebel Creamery copied their trade dress by using the same kinds of colors, fonts, and minimalist designs, such that their product seems nearly identical to Van Leeuwen’s signature elements.
May 09, 2024
Top 5 Reasons Why USPTO Denied Your Trademark Application
One in five trademark applications fail their first examination according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We have highlighted the top 5 reasons behind this failure to help you ensure this doesn’t happen to you.
July 19, 2019