Charlotte Towne Law aka The Mermaid Lawyer® provides creative business and entertainment law services to clients in a broad range of industries including music, live performance, film, food and beverage, tech, environmental and ocean conservation, fashion, health, leisure, amusements, fitness, toys, beauty, record labels, reality television celebrities, athletes, singers, rappers, producers, photographers, artists, performers, influencers, digital agencies, and content creators. What we do in a nut "shell": File trademark and copyright applications to protect and secure clients’ valuable intellectual property rights. Enforce and defend our client’s rights in the event of a breach or infringement. Prepare contracts needed to protect clients, clearly memorialize understandings between parties, secure rights, and minimize liability. Give legal advice, prepare contracts, and handle copyright and trademark matters for business owners, brands, influencers, innovators, and creatives. Set the record straight on common legal misconceptions and misinformation (or lack of information) that can have negative consequences without accurate awareness and understanding.