Cre • a • tive (krē’ādiv) - a person with a novel service or product who wants to build a successful business around it. At Warkentin LLC, we routinely advise creatives, artists, and musicians on a variety of legal issues, including:
Creative Law
We specifically designed Warkentin LLC for creatives and business owners because that is where our passion lies. We also just happen to have a law practice. We are corporate, copyright, and trademark attorneys who thrive in helping creatives and entrepreneurs of all types reach their professional and business goals. From music venues to film production companies, restaurants to furniture makers, interior designers to visual artists, we're here to help you foster and protect your endeavors. We want to minimize the legal hassles so you can focus on your creativity.
MUSIC LAW
Only a musician who has done it truly knows what it takes to be successful songwriter, player, and performer. In addition to his legal career, Zach has extensive experience as a performing artist, songwriter, manager, and promoter. He simply loves working in the music business. So whether you’re the next big thing or are already on top, we will strive to safeguard your work and maximize your returns.
COMPLEX CONTRACT DRAFTING, ANALYSIS, AND NEGOTIATION
Regardless of which side you are on for a particular agreement, we will work to protect your interests while providing you a thorough understanding of your warranties, rights, and responsibilities. Look to us for everything from employee issues, NDAs, independent contractor agreements, leases, licenses, buy/sell agreements, works for hire, privacy policies, terms of use, and other business and intellectual property concerns.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Whether registering marks specific to your brand, protecting your copyrights, defending rights to a domain name, or licensing your IP, we understand your needs. We can assist you to protect your IP effectively and maximize return for third-party uses of it. We will keep your IP interests at the forefront of everything we do and help you keep your IP polished as you build your business around it.
BUSINESS LAW
We specialize in entity formation, business and commercial advising, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. Electing the right entity structure and providing flexibility for scaling is key to a business' long-term growth. We will work closely with you to identify the best corporate strategies, including how to employ them to best achieve goals while limiting risk. We're also here to review your current operational needs, so you can focus on the bottom line and not the small print.