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James Harman

James is a partner in the commercial group and specialises in entertainment industry work. His expertise includes recording, publishing and all other types of talent contracts. He has strong know-how in book publishing work and non-contentious intellectual property law, including advice on copyright, passing off and a variety of copyright-based commercial contracts such as merchandising contracts. James regularly advises clients on publishing, recording, management, merchandising and joint venture agreements. Focusing his practice on the music and entertainment business, James acts for a number of high-profile songwriters, artist managers, jazz, pop and rock acts, authors, publishers and record labels. · Simkins LLP

EnglandEntertainment, Intellectual Property

About

James Harman is a Partner in the Commercial Group at Simkins LLP who specialises in entertainment industry work, with a focus on the music and publishing sectors. He advises on recording, publishing and other talent contracts, non-contentious intellectual property matters (including copyright and passing off), merchandising and joint venture agreements, acting for songwriters, artist managers, bands, authors, publishers and record labels.

Practice areas

EntertainmentIntellectual PropertyCorporate / CommercialPublishing

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Expertise

Music & EntertainmentBook PublishingRecording & Publishing ContractsTalent & Management ContractsMerchandising AgreementsCopyright & Passing Off