Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I paid cash for a producer to mix, engineer, and record my songs. He likes them so much he wants to shop the record. Do I owe him anything to do that? Do I have to pay him royalties if I get signed to a record deal?


Asked on 5/08/12, 11:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Betinol Withrow and Betinol Law

If "shopping" the record was not part of the original agreement from which he received cash payment for, then it is likely that he will argue that he should receive some sort of compensation for shopping the record. Compensation can range from a flat-fee to a percentage of monies arises from the record deal.

To prevent problems and surprises, I highly recommend that you enter into a signed written agreement with him now to remove any potential confusion as to payment and copyright ownership. Should you need assistance in drafting this agreement, feel free to contact me or another entertainment attorney in your area.

Kind regards,

Jim

Withrow & Betinol Law

Tel: 424-229-2560

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Answered on 5/09/12, 9:05 am


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