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Donovan A Rodriques

Donovan A Rodriques

Business and Entertainment Attorney
  • Entertainment & Sports Law, Business Law, Intellectual Property
  • New York
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Biography

I am a business and entertainment attorney. I concentrate my practice in the area of film and television development, financing, production and distribution. I represent producers, talent, entertainment companies and entrepreneurs, including a number of startups and emerging companies in media, sports and entertainment technologies.

Practice Areas
    Entertainment & Sports Law
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Intellectual Property
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    First consultation up to 60 minutes
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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2nd Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Business & Entertainment Attorney
Rodriques Law, PLLC
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He concentrates in the area of film and television development, finance, production and distribution. His principal clients include individuals and businesses in the film, television and music industries, including a number of start-ups in media, sports and entertainment technologies.
Education
Norman Manley Law School
CLE | CLE
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Edinburgh University School of Law
LL.M. | International Trade Law
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University of the West Indies
LL.B. (1999) | Law
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar
Member
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Activities: Member of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section
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Publications
Articles & Publications
How to Obtain Indie Film Financing
NYSBA Fall/Winter 2013 Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Rodriques Law, PLLC blogs
Legal Answers
44 Questions Answered
Q. I'm writing a script from an idea given to me by a friend - how is the work treated from an ownership standpoint?
A: Depending on how well-developed the idea is and how much is used, you are the sole owner of the copyright in the script. You may give your friend "story by" credit. You should contact a qualified entertainment attorney to review all the facts.
Q. If a nonprofit owns a film, but gives a portion of the revenue to the filmmakers, who truly owns it?
A: How does the agreement between the filmmakers and nonprofit treat the issue of ownership of the film? How do you know the nonprofit owns it? Are there any documentation evidencing copyright ownership of the film?
Q. I own a Food business can I use my aunts( she has passed) name to brand an item - with out any issues?
A: You should be able to use your aunt's name, unless barred by some other principle of law, such as trademark infringement.
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Contact & Map
54 W 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (212) 804-8663