If you are serious about your career as a social media influencer, blogger, and/or online content creator, you ARE going to need legal services at some point. Online creation is big business now, and big business means the need for legal services. The Internet and Social Media Attorneys at Revision Legal are here to help. Give us a call if you want more information. Here are some frequently asked questions about legal services for social media influencers, bloggers, streamers, content creators, and others.
Q. Do I really need a social media lawyer?
Yes. At minimum, you are being asked to sign endorsement contracts and other legal agreements. These should be reviewed by experienced lawyers.
Q. What about protecting my brand and other intellectual property?
Yes. In and of itself, your brand is a valuable business asset. When your brand becomes sufficiently famous and powerful, the brand can be used as collateral for financing and might be sought out by investors. To protect your brand, anything that can be trademarked should be registered with the federal or state authorities. The same is true for copyrightable materials. Trade secrets should also be protected by appropriate internal confidentiality procedures. Good internet and social media influencer lawyers can give you legal advice and counsel. The same is also true for protecting rights related to your name, image, and likeness.
Q. What if I am accused of infringing on someone’s IP?
Yes. If you receive “take-down notices,” other notifications of alleged infringement or copyright “strikes,” it is often helpful to get advice and help from an experienced lawyer. For sure, you will need help if your account or channel is suspended.
Q, What happens if I get sued?
Litigation is another aspect of running a business. If you are in the business long enough, you may want to sue someone for infringement of your intellectual property, or you may need a good litigation defense team if you are accused of infringement. There are many other legal issues that can lead to litigation, including breach of influencer contracts, allegations of defamation, labor law violations, failure to comply with advertising and business practices laws, etc.
Q. What other legal services might I need?
Other legal services that you might need include:
- Review of investor contracts
- Review of leases and other contracts for workspace
- Labor law compliance when you hire employees or independent contractors
- Compliance with online privacy and cybersecurity laws
- Being de-banked or other examples of being “canceled”
- Help with Terms of Service and User Agreements for online platforms
- Help with channel reinstatements
- And more
Q. Do I need non-Internet legal services?
You might. Influencers and online content creators are operating businesses and, as such, should be operated through corporate entities like corporations, limited liability companies, etc. This is needed to protect personal assets from business liability. It is also needed for investors and financing. Revision Legal is an experienced Business Law Firm and can help with entity formations and annual maintenance services.
Contact the Internet Law and Social Media Attorneys at Revision Legal
For more information, contact the experienced Internet Law and Social Media Lawyers at Revision Legal. You can contact us through the form on this page or call (855) 473-8474.
