RIGHTS INCORPORATED
YOUR RIGHTS. FULLY MANAGED. FULLY MONETIZED. WORLDWIDE.
RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
In the era of AI, Web 3.0, and the Metaverse, managing intellectual property is complex and evolving at an unprecedented pace. Rights Incorporated is at the forefront of this complexity, delivering cutting-edge strategies to manage, protect, collect and monetize intellectual property assets through advanced financial models and robust control frameworks.
NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS (NIL) RIGHTS
The development and management of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rights is essential for actors, athletes and musicians seeking to build and protect their personal brands. Effective NIL management now demands sophisticated strategies, including legal protections through trademarks, careful control of publicity rights, and close collaboration with agents, publicists, and brand managers to maximize commercial value while maintaining artistic integrity. With the growing threats of deepfakes, AI-generated content, and unauthorized usage, safeguarding NIL Rights has become more critical than ever. This calls for a stronger emphasis on digital rights management and proactive legal enforcement.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
Rights Incorporated offers comprehensive services for registering, managing, policing, and enforcing copyright and trademarks to ensure creators’ rights are respected, properly licensed, and protected against unauthorized use or infringement.
RECLAIM YOUR COPYRIGHT
Many artists – especially those without proper representation – have signed away the rights to their own work. Fortunately, U.S. copyright law gives creators and their heirs a second chance to reclaim ownership, even when the original contracts claimed to be “forever”.
For works created on or after January 1, 1978 authors can terminate a copyright grant 35 years after its execution. Termination must occur within a five-year window, with written notice given at least two – but no more than ten – years in advance.
For works created before January 1, 1978 authors or their heirs can terminate the grant during a five-year window beginning 56 years after the original copyright was secured, allowing recapture between years 56 and 61.
NEIGHBORING RIGHTS
While songwriters have long earned royalties from public performances of their work, performers and recording rightsholders have not always enjoyed the same opportunities. Neighboring Rights address this gap. Perfomer royalties are earned when recorded performances are played on radio, television, or in public venues – separate from publishing or songwriting income. Neighboring Rights are especially vital for featured artists, session musicians, and record labels.
Rights Incorporated identifies, claims, and collects these often overlooked earnings worldwide, helping clients navigate international laws and performance rights organizations to secure what they’re owed.
SAMPLES, REMIXES, AND RE-RECORDS
High-tech digtial audio developments have led to a surge of music built from samples, stems, remixes and re-recordings. This is particularly evident in electronic dance music, where tracks can be easily replicated or cloned through re-recordings authorized by compulsory music licenses. This blurs the line between original recordings and re-recorded versions, making it critical to protect the integrity of the original work.
Rights Incorporated is at the forefront of defending original creators – advocating for fair compensation and actively protecting against unauthorized reproductions.
ROYALTY COLLECTION
Royalty collection across global collecting societies and digital platforms is complex, intricate, and often overlooked by artists and rightsholders.
Rights Incorporated provides a comprehensive royalty review and contract management service, ensuring that all rights are properly registered and every revenue stream is captured and maximized.
MONETIZATION
As digital platforms and social media continue to expand, so do opportunities for monetization. Whether it’s a brand, voice, image, or creative work, Rights Incorporated helps clients maximize the reach and value of their assets. Our team specializes in the strategic licensing, marketing, and global commercial exploitation of intellectual property and NIL Rights.
Sponsorship is often the most significant stream for NIL Rights. In today’s dynamic advertising and sponsorship landscape, Rights Incorporated identifies and secures strategic partners, crafts bespoke deal structures, and provides seamless management between the artist and sponsor throughout the entire sponsorship lifecycle.
ABOUT
Rights Incorporated was established in 2014 to meet the growing demand of rights management with the remit to maximise the value of music, film and television properties.
Greg Roselli
Managing Director. Greg Roselli is a lawyer, producer and broadcast channel manager and an active member of the Illinois Bar Association. With a foundation in media and music, Greg is among a few individuals in the media business that understand the acquisition, production, marketing and distribution of entertainment rights across all media and platforms on a territory by territory, market by market basis. Greg Roselli is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and John Marshall Law School.
Helen Norgrove
International Legal & Business Affairs Director. Helen Norgrove is a media lawyer focusing on music, film development and intellectual property.
CONTACT
Contact rights@rightsinc.com for an initial free consultation:
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Rights Incorporated Ltd
16 Cranfield House
97 Southampton Row
London WC1B 4HH
UK