Entertainment law, from the contract to the premiere

Authorship stays with the individual creator; economic rights are transferred by written assignment. Without a written chain of title the producer may find it cannot license the project internationally, which is the most common problem we are asked to fix late in the process.

Yes. The usual structure is a production services agreement with a local company, which handles crew engagement, permits and insurance. Crew relationships are generally employment relationships under Argentine law, so the engagement model matters.

Two clearances: the composition (publishing) and the specific recording (master), plus the collective management formalities that apply locally. Synchronisation licences must cover the territories, media and term of the intended exploitation.

Use of image, voice and name requires consent, which should specify media, territory, term and context. Advertising must be identifiable as such. Open-ended or perpetual consents are frequently challenged.

Urgent injunctive relief is available where infringement is clear and the harm imminent. Its success depends on documentary evidence of ownership prepared in advance, not improvised at the last minute.

In international contracts the parties may choose governing law and forum. For enforcement against assets or parties in Argentina, and for registration purposes, local formalities and a certified Spanish translation will be required.