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Blockchain technology and the Media & Entertainment Industry: Use Cases and Key Takeaways  by Katharina Toma
Blockchain technology and the Media & Entertainment Industry: Use Cases and Key Takeaways by Katharina Toma

We consider three use cases of blockchain in the entertainment industry to be aware of.

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Melissa fishNovember 10, 2021Paper & Chainblockchain, Media & Entertainment Law
Audible appoints Paper & Chain its preferred legal services provider
Audible appoints Paper & Chain its preferred legal services provider

Thrilled to be moving into the ever-growing podcast space with this exciting appointment

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Melissa fishMarch 23, 2021podcast, podcast producer, podcast lawyer, podcast legal
Paper & Chain featured in new Law Society book
Paper & Chain featured in new Law Society book

Proud to be a case study in the new Law Society publication 'How to Start a Law Firm - A Practical Guide to Offering Legal Services'

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Melissa fishNovember 19, 2020book, publication, case study, media law
Can't Film Festival 2020
Can't Film Festival 2020

Virtual drinks hosted by Paper & Chain in lieu of Cannes Film Festival 2020

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Melissa fishJune 8, 2020film festival, Covid 19, networking
Frontline Club: Hacks go to Hollywood Panel
Frontline Club: Hacks go to Hollywood Panel

Melissa Fish of Paper & Chain on the virtual panel for the Frontline Club talking about exploiting the IP value of your story

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Melissa fishJune 4, 2020Paper & Chainpanel, media, journalism, life rights, IP
5 Top Tips for Working from Home during Lockdown (and beyond)
5 Top Tips for Working from Home during Lockdown (and beyond)

5 top tips for working from home during lockdown

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Melissa fishMay 1, 2020flexible working, working from home, coronavirusComment
Using archived materials: Big legal mistakes and top tips to avoid them
Using archived materials: Big legal mistakes and top tips to avoid them

Big legal mistakes producers make and top tips to avoid them when using archived materials in your film

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Melissa fishOctober 21, 2019Paper & Chainrights, clearance, media, film, licence, agreement, business affairs
BFI London Film Festival 2019
BFI London Film Festival 2019

BFI London Film Festival Industry Event

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Melissa fishOctober 16, 2019Paper & ChainBFI, London film festival, Melissa Fish, film
Raindance Film Festival 2019 Panel
Raindance Film Festival 2019 Panel

Melissa Fish speaking on a panel at Raindance Film Festival 2019 on legal issues relating to the use of archived materials in film

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Melissa fishOctober 16, 2019Paper & Chainraindance film festival, Melissa fish, archived materials, clearance, IP, rights
Post-Cannes Film Festival 2019 reflections
Post-Cannes Film Festival 2019 reflections

My reflections on Cannes Film Festival 2019

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Melissa fishMay 28, 2019Paper & Chaincannes film festival, Film Production Lawyer, film
Cannes Film Festival 2019
Cannes Film Festival 2019

My favourite industry-related articles and snippets from Cannes Film Festival 2019.

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Melissa fishMay 16, 2019Paper & Chain ltdMedia Law, cannes film festival, media newsComment
BFI Flare Festival 2019 panel
BFI Flare Festival 2019 panel

“In Search of the Truth: Filming Queer Biographies”

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Melissa fishMarch 28, 2019Paper & ChainMedia Lawyers UK, BFI, British Film Institute, Elizabeth Karlsen, Ben Roberts, Melissa Fish, biopics, life rights, life story rights
Responsible Storytelling?
Responsible Storytelling?

To what extent should storytellers be supported to fictionalise for dramatic gain and where do you draw the line?

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Melissa fishMarch 18, 2019Paper & ChainMedia Lawyers UK, biopic, life rights, life story rights, Media Law
Blockchain Training Alliance - “Blockchain Overview: Business Foundations”
Blockchain Training Alliance - “Blockchain Overview: Business Foundations”

Keeping up with current trends and technologies: the blockchain

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Melissa fishFebruary 21, 2019Paper & ChainMedia Law, blockchain
Raindance Film Festival 2018
Raindance Film Festival 2018

Being a panellist at Raindance Film Festival 2018

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Melissa fishOctober 1, 2018Paper & ChainMedia Lawyers UK, biopic, life rights, life story rights
BFI London Film Festival 2018 - “Story of My Life Rights”
BFI London Film Festival 2018 - “Story of My Life Rights”

Proud to have been part of a panel starring this epic line up

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Melissa fishOctober 18, 2017Paper & ChainFilm Production Lawyer, BFI, Film festival, biopic, life rights
Life Story Rights in the UK: Ten Top Tips for Producers
Life Story Rights in the UK: Ten Top Tips for Producers

Top ten tips for biopic producers looking to create content based on someones life story

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Melissa fishNovember 22, 2016Paper & ChainFilm Production Lawyer, life story rights, Media Law
The "Real Life": Life Story Rights in the United Kingdom
The "Real Life": Life Story Rights in the United Kingdom

An article exploring the concept of "life story rights" and the challenges facing producers looking to create content on the basis of an individual's life story.

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Melissa fishAugust 24, 2013Paper & ChainMedia & Entertainment Law

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