Mark Saku

• Intellectual Property law (e.g., copyright and trademark), case manager for pre-litigation settlements , contract and letter drafting, small claims case filing and post-filing settlement negotiation • Trademark counsel, EUIPO filing, correspondence and administration, USPTO counsel • Lead attorney on legal matters affecting English speaking territories; e.g. USA • Consulting small business, technology companies on legal matters relating to USA

Practice focuses on the advise and counsel of entities, organizations and individuals in the the entertainment and new media industries. Work includes: drafting and negotiation of various content/media licensing agreements, music rights and film production agreements; offer letters (LOIs), NDAs/non-compete, work-for-hire agreements; literary and music publishing agreements; LLC/Corporate/Non-profit/Partnership formation and the drafting and negotiation of related agreements.

Worked in-house managing legal affairs for start-up internet gaming company, facilitating company vendor agreements, employee acquisition agreements; worked closely with outside counsel on high-end investment and vendor agreements (€500k+); consulted and advised company officers and directors on various matters affecting corporate compliance, investor relations and employment disputes; drafted and evaluated company compliance policies to conform with applicable local and international laws and procedures.

Providing legal advice, assistance and consultation in the entertainment and media industries.

Artist/Band management, including PR drafting, concert booking, licensing and right negotiation.

provided litigation support on a variety of cases incl. antitrust, complex commercial litigation, class action, business and federal securities law

Copyright; Trademark; International Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Licensing