Entertainment, Media(K-Content) & Sports

The entertainment industry—spanning film, drama, K-Pop, performance arts, fashion, sports, gaming, webtoons, and publishing—is a high-value sector driven by intangible assets. Success in this field requires a profound understanding of the entire spectrum of Intellectual Property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and design rights.

Law Firm SIWOO boasts a team of attorneys who also hold qualifications as Patent Attorneys, providing us with a unique competitive edge. We deliver specialized legal advisory and litigation services tailored to the dynamic nature of the entertainment and K-Content industries, ensuring that our clients' creative assets are rigorously protected.

Practice Areas

Celebrity & Athlete Management: Legal advisory and litigation support for entertainers, celebrities, and professional athletes, including reputation management and dispute resolution.

IP Registration & Strategy: Strategic advisory on copyright registration, trademark filings, and portfolio management.

Licensing & Publishing: Drafting and negotiation of complex licensing and publishing agreements.

Content Production & Compliance: Advisory on content production legalities and response to media rating and classification reviews.

Industry Regulations: Legal counsel on the Unfair Competition Prevention Act and Copyright Act specific to the entertainment sector.

Copyright Litigation: Specialized representation in disputes regarding copyright infringement and ownership of creative works.

Gaming Industry (Global/Korea): Comprehensive advisory for international game companies entering the Korean market and domestic developers expanding globally.

Game Ratings & Compliance: Advisory on game classification ratings (GRAC) and regulatory compliance within the game industry.

Contract Management: Review and drafting of core industry contracts, including advertisement deals, music investment agreements, concert contracts, and exclusive management contracts.

Film & Drama Production: Integrated legal support for the production of movies, TV dramas, and broadcast content.