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Entertainment/High Tech Law

GSW provides advice and representation in disputes regarding the film, television, video game, internet and music industries.

GSW provides the following litigation services to the entertainment industry:

  • representing local music labels and management companies
  • representing application service providers ("ASPs"), internet service providers ("ISPs") and other ".com" industries
  • advising on privacy legislation and legislation on the prevention of cyber crime
  • prosecuting and defending complex entertainment litigation involving breach of contract, copyright and trademark infringement;

  • negotiating and handling disputes over rights to film and television properties;

  • mediation and arbitration of disputes with various guilds, including the Union of BC Performers, the Writers Guild of Canada and the Directors Guild of Canada;

  • resolving shareholder, director and other intra-corporate disputes.