Media & Entertainment
We identify legal risks before they become public knowledge, managing rights and authorizations so that your project can be produced and released safely.
“Elzaburu has extensive knowledge of the industry and offers personalized service.”
Comprehensive Overview of Clearance and Legal Opinions
We identify risks before they reach the screen or stage
Each frame may contain elements with legal implications: music, trademarks, visual art, photographs, locations, personal data, image rights, or references to third parties. The same can be true for a play, musical, or live performance—especially those based on preexisting works—since they may include texts, songs, characters, or other creative works that must be reviewed.
At ELZABURU, we provide clearance and legal opinions to identify content protected by third-party rights, verify whether those rights are still in effect, and determine whether it is necessary to obtain authorizations, licenses, or assignments.
Our approach is based on supporting the project from its earliest stages: concept development, script review, pre-production, filming, editing, promotional materials, and final deliverables.
This is how we help producers, streaming platforms, distributors, studios, promoters, and creators to produce, secure, distribute, release, or broadcast their projects with greater legal certainty.
Clearance and Legal Opinion Services
Legal Review of Content, Authorizations, and Risks
Legal Content Clearance
We review the content that may include visual art, music, trademarks, photographs, products, signage, locations, statements and interviews, people, and other elements incorporated into the project to identify risks and authorization requirements.
Recommendations for Modification or Mitigation
We propose adjustments, warnings, substitutions, or mitigation measures when content may pose risks prior to production, distribution, or release.
Authorization and License Management
We provide guidance on obtaining the necessary permits, licenses, or authorizations to use pre-existing content within the project.
Review of the Chain of Rights
We analyze whether the rights necessary to produce, distribute, or exploit the content have been properly acquired, assigned, or licensed.
Legal Opinion on Risks
We prepare legal reports on potential risks associated with the use of unauthorized content, trademarks, references, characters, images, or materials.
E&O Insurance Support
We provide legal assistance regarding Errors and Omissions insurance, offering the necessary legal review to enhance the project's security.
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Other services related to clearance and legal opinions
Rights, Contracting, and Exploitation
We manage ownership, contracts, and rights to produce, distribute, and exploit cultural projects with legal certainty.
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Strategy and legal structuring of cultural projects
We define the legal, financial, and corporate structure of cultural projects from their earliest stages.
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Funding and incentives for cultural projects
We structure financing for cultural projects by combining tax incentives, public grants, private investment, and other funding sources.
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Tax Rebate
We assist foreign audiovisual productions in applying for the tax rebate in Spain with precision, transparency, and legal certainty.
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How to Avoid Legal Problems Regarding Third-Party Rights in Audiovisual Projects.
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