Creative Law Network

Wait, what is that title all about?! 🙈🙉 This week's #ClientSpotlight shines on Jenni Winters and her newly launched memoir, "My Dad Gets the Mail in His Underwear: A Memoir of 32 Years in the Elementary Classroom." Yes, that's right! After 32 years of teaching third, fourth, and sixth graders, Jenni shares with us a bittersweet collection of true stories from inside her classroom—some humorous, some heartbreaking, but all of them authentic, relatable, and deeply human. So if you're a teacher, parent, or anyone who loves heartfelt true stories, this one's for you! 📖 Ready to step inside?🍎📚 Get your copy now from Amazon: https://a.co/d/08we3P4I 👋 Hi, we are Creative Law Network! Aside from celebrating the work of our great clients, we also share practical legal insights for creative individuals and businesses—without the legalese! Hit follow so you can learn how to protect your creative work. #booklaunch #memoir #teacherlife #writingcommunity #creativelawyer

Guess which artist owns hundreds of trademarks worldwide… ✅ over 300 trademark applications in the US alone, and over 438 listings across at least 16 jurisdictions globally ✅ trademarks that span everything from her name and signature phrases to song titles and tour names ✅ even registered the names of her three cats 😻 Your bonus hints: 📌 The trademark fight between her and Las Vegas performer Maren Wade is approaching a key hearing on May 27. It will decide if she can continue using *TLOAS* while the case proceeds. (Source: USA Today) 📌 Her most recently filed trademark applications? Two voice clips and one image to protect her voice and image from AI. (Source: CNN) Comment down your guesses 👇 If you are starting or growing your career, your name is a trademark and should be protected. If you have logos, taglines, or designs, these are trademarks too! As an artist, a trademark can be your most valuable and important asset. After investing time and resources to make a name for your creative work, it makes sense to do your best to protect it. 👋 We are Creative Law Network, sharing practical legal insights for musicians, artists, creative individuals, and businesses—without the legalese! If you're new here, hit follow so you can learn how to protect your creative work. #musiclawyer #musictrademarks #thelifeofashowgirl #swifties #creativelawyer #tloas

Have you ever cut off a friend or family member because you disagreed on a controversial topic? 🙉 You're not alone! It’s a challenge our client, Healthier United, is working to address. Launched in January 2026, their mission is to advocate on behalf of everyday Americans to change laws and systems 👉 so that everyone has a fair chance at living a healthy life. Their first public initiative, Disagree Healthier, focuses on improving how we discourse around difficult topics by: 📌 sharing tips on how to disagree healthier 📢 hosting debates with leaders who are willing to disagree healthier about key health issues 💡 asking people in communities about what they want to see in the political discourse and in our country’s health policy 👂 conducting polls and sharing results publicly to inform and shape how we proceed as a democracy Now that's a creative strategy! So if you care about healthier political discourse and more equitable health policies, connect with Healthier United's team through healthierunited.org and their social accounts @healthierunited . 👋 Hi, we are @creativelawnetwork ! Aside from featuring our awesome clients, we also share practical legal insights for creative individuals and businesses—without the legalese! Follow along so you can protect your creative work more confidently. #disagreehealthier #disagreebetter #clientspotlight #creativelawyer #businessowners #brandowners

Music production 😍 All the legal stuff 😩 If you're a music producer who's overwhelmed by the legal side of your creative work, we've got a jam session for you. @soundbarriermusicacademy is hosting a live discussion on "Music Law for Producers" on Monday, April 27th. @creativelawnetwork 's Dave Ratner will break down: 🎶 How ownership really works 🎶 What rights you have as a producer 🎶 How splits are handled 🎶 How royalties are generated 🎶 What to expect when working with collaborators Slots are limited, save your spot now 👇 📅 Monday, April 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm 📍 Online via Zoom 🎫 /music-law-for-producers 📌 More about Sound Barrier Music Academy SBMA is a community built for music producers and audio engineers to learn, create and connect through a new era of music education. 👋 We are @creativelawnetwork , sharing practical legal insights for creative individuals and businesses—without the legalese! If you're new here, hit follow so you can learn how to protect your creative work. #musicproduction #musicproducers #musiclawyer #entertainmentlaw #musiclaw #creativelawyer

Join us live via Zoom for a sit-down conversation with entertainment attorney Dave Ratner of Creative Law Network as we break down the legal side of music production and what every producer needs to understand. 📅 April 27th, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM This is a FREE live event, but spots are limited. Reserve your seat now to secure your access. 🔗 LINK IN BIO

Do you know that you can be entitled trademark rights just by using a trademark? If you're using a name to identify your creative business on your website, socials, and other marketing materials, then you may have already established rights to that name (what we call common law rights). So why register at all? Dave Ratner shares 3 reasons why a federal registration can give your brand an edge. 👀 Want more content on the legal side of a creative business? 😍 Follow @creativelawnetwork , your go-to law firm for artists, musicians, and creative businesses. 💡 Bonus: This clip is from Session 6 of Own Your Sound, a music business webinar series co‑presented by @_cbca_ and @comusicindustryalliance . You can watch the full recordings on CBCA’s YT channel... because we believe every creative deserves access to legal insights. 💚 Tell us what creative business topic you want next. 👇 #trademark #commonlawrights #trademarkregistration #coloradobusiness #newyorkbusiness #musicbusiness

Meet Dave Ratner, our legal advisor. A music and art enthusiast, Dave created Creative Law Network, a law firm built specifically for creative professionals. He has built a team at Creative Law Network that is truly passionate about the arts, ensuring creative work is protected and helping creatives leverage the law to maximize the value of their work. Learn more about Creative Law Network: / #documentaryfilm #aapirenaissancerally #kamnop #seedandspark

Capturing fascinating moments that connect humans and nature 📸🌱 Our #ClientSpotlight is on Julie Ellison @_julie_ellison , outdoor lifestyle photographer and director based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Specializing in regenerative agriculture, travel, sustainability, and adventure, Julie has: 🎬 Directed 2 feature films ✨ Launched 2 international film tours 📸 Shot for brands like Patagonia, Red Bull & Magnolia Network 🏆 Won Sony Alpha Female+ Award, and 🙋‍♀️ Formed an all-women production company Bonus trivia: Julie was editor at Climbing magazine in Boulder, CO in 2010-2017! 🏔🧗‍♀️ Now swipe and enjoy a moment to take in her beautiful work 👉 #outdoorphotography #tennesseephotographers #creativelawyer #coloradophotography #photographybusiness #filmdirectors #filmproduction #creativebusinessowner

The answer might surprise you 🙈 If you were to choose a trademark for your business, which one would you pick? And what does "strong" even mean for a trademark?? Short answer: From a legal POV, fanciful trademarks are stronger than descriptive ones. Huh? Made-up words with no meaning? Yes, it might be counterintuitive from a marketing POV. (How can a made-up word build a strong recall and recognition of your product or service?) But the reality is, there are millions of existing trademarks, and most common words have already been taken. So the more creative the mark, the easier it is to protect (generally!). Let's break it down from the weakest to the strongest: 😢 Descriptive - simply describe the goods and services or their intended purpose 😐 Suggestive - suggest some characteristics or benefits of the product or service 🙂 Arbitrary - real words but are used in unexpected ways (like Apple for computers) 😎 Fanciful - made-up trademarks with no inherent meaning (like Kodak or Pepsi) Trademark "strength" is only one factor in choosing a good trademark, and choosing a mark is only one step in the full trademark life cycle. We help our clients throughout all these steps! That includes governing the use of the trademark and registering the trademark at both state and federal levels. If trademark registration is something you've been putting off due to questions or confusion, we're here to help. Comment or DM "TM help" and we’ll walk you through your next steps. 📩 #trademarkregistration #creativebusinessowner #trademarklawyer #trademarktips #coloradobusinessowners #newyorkbusinessowners #creativelawyer

Are you an artist who needs help understanding contracts and IP? If the legal side of your creative practice feels confusing or overwhelming, you have to save your seat for this live webinar. In this session, @creativelawnetwork 's Dave Ratner will share practical legal insights to help you: ✅ Protect your artwork and intellectual property ✅ Understand contracts before signing ✅ Navigate gallery agreements, licensing, and commissions ✅ Avoid common legal pitfalls in creative careers ✅ Understand copyright and reproduction rights Bring your questions and get clarity on protecting and growing your creative career. 📌 The Legal Side of Creative Practice A Live Webinar with Dave Ratner Presented by @artisanpressworks April 9th, 2026 at 1:30pm MST Register here 👇 /event-calendar/dave-ratner-webinar Share this with an artist who needs it! 👋 More about Dave Ratner A band manager turned lawyer, Dave Ratner is the founder of Creative Law Network, a law firm built specifically for creative professionals. Dave and his team are passionate about the arts, working with creatives to leverage the law to maximize the value of their work. #coloradoartists #denverartists #creativelawyer #intellectualproperty #newyorkartists #artisanpressworks #finearts #artlaw #artistcontracts

Let's hear it for #DenverMusic! This week's #ClientSpotlight is on @kydinmusic 👇 Jacob Bejarano, who releases music as KYDIN, is a Denver-based producer and songwriter crafting melodic bass and modern dance music that ranges from cinematic anthems to heartfelt vocal-driven records. KYDIN’s sound reflects a commitment to intentional songwriting and immersive production: 🎶 Resonates both on festival stages and personal listening moments ⭐ Featured on Spotify’s editorial playlist Bass Lounge 🤩 With new releases on the horizon So if you're nostalgic for songs that balance emotional depth with high impact energy 🔥🔥🔥 it's time to check out KYDIN and stay updated with his latest releases. 👇 Featured Track 🎧: /track/03nvc8cz9PTGHxomurnHC5?si=b4d8c976db2646bf Spotify Profile: /artist/5Bvt7Fcg2IWsWqRbEvZKIa?si=q4msiZ--Q3iIRShjxGQ7Ow Instagram: /kydinmusic/ Let's support #ColoradoMusic! Who are the emerging artists that are inspiring you lately? #dancemusic #KYDIN #musicproduction #songwriting #musiclawyer #creativelawyer #entertainmentlawyer #songwriters

Let’s talk MECHANICALS… 🎸🎙 There are so many ways to earn from your music—publishing royalties, mechanical licenses, sync deals, and more. If you’re creating, you should be getting paid. 👏👏👏 Missed Part 1? It’s on our profile. 😉 Follow us for this mini-series and even more tips on protecting your work and growing your income as a creative 🎶🎨📖✨ #musicianslife #musiclawyer #supportmusic #entertainmentlawyer #musiccreation #musiccomposer #denvermusic #indiemusic #musiclaw #coloradomusic #newyorkmusic #songwriters