KLF Law Practice was launched by Atossa Kia in 2003 in an effort to bring New York and Paris together, to provide the best and most affordable legal services to clients in both America and Europe. KLF offers its legal services to a wide range of clients who are either seeking to create a legal business structure in New York or Paris, prospecting new markets and promotional opportunities, or simply looking to establish an initial contact in both cities in order to develop their business on a local and international level.

As a small, flexible, dynamic, international structure with extensive legal experience and an array of contacts in the worlds of both the music and visual arts industries, KLF will guide and assist you on the path to fulfill all of your creative and business endeavors both in the U.S. and Europe.

Where are we located?

Based in New York, KLF also maintains an office in Paris.

What are our domains of expertise?

Music and visual arts (e.g. photography, graphic design, etc.)

Who are our clients?

KLF represents a variety of American and European clients including independent music labels and publishing companies, musicians, producers, DJs, as well as photographers and graphic designers.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, do not hesitate to contact us

Drafting and negotiation of music contracts

• Recording agreements
• Licensing agreements (Master/Mechanical)
• Distribution agreements
• Production agreements
• Management agreements
• Producer agreements
• Music Publishing / Co-Publishing/ Administration agreements
• Acquisition of publishing catalogues
• Touring agreements
• Talent agency agreements
• Registrations with public performance societies
• Sampling letters of authorization
• Music synchronization and compilation clearances

Drafting and negotiation of photography and artwork related contracts

• Artwork/Photography copyright assignments
• Releases
• Model/Photography agency agreements

Business entities formation

• Incorporation/Dissolution
• Shareholders agreements/operating agreements
• Employment agreements
• Consulting agreements

Copyright issues

• Copyright registrations
• Copyright infringement issues
• Cease and desist letters

Trademark

• Research of availability
• Registration
• Licensing

Right of privacy and publicity

• Merchandising licensing agreements
• Name and likeness releases

Special seminars (classes or one-on-one sessions)

• How to start your own business and which structure to choose?
• How to start your own record label / publishing company?
• An overview presentation of the contracts involved in the music industry
• Demo and press kit evaluation