Paul B. Ungar is a distinguished attorney specializing in entertainment and intellectual property law, representing a diverse and high-profile clientele across the creative industries. With a practice that spans the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, the firm stands out for its deep industry connections and extensive experience handling complex legal matters for top-tier artists, producers, and entertainment companies.
The firm’s approach is rooted in Paul Ungar’s background as a former in-house corporate counsel and business affairs executive for Radio City Music Hall, as well as a partner at a major entertainment law firm. He leverages this insider perspective to provide strategic, business-savvy legal counsel tailored to recording artists, social influencers, gaming companies, record labels, film production studios, publishers, and marketing firms. A cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College and Cardozo School of Law, he is a sought-after lecturer for organizations like The Recording Academy (The Grammys) and ASCAP.
Services Offered
- Entertainment Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright Registration and Protection
- Trademark and Servicemark Registration
- Corporate Law
- General Business Transactions
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Recording Agreements
- Record Distribution Agreements
- Music Publishing Agreements
- Music and Video Production Contracts
- Licensing Agreements
- Sampling Clearances
- Endorsement and Sponsorship Deals
- Product Placement Agreements
- Branding Agreements
- Concert and Event Production Contracts
- Merchandising Agreements
- Television, Motion Picture, and Theatrical Agreements
- Book Publishing Contracts
- Gaming Industry Agreements
- Promotion, Public Relations, and Marketing Agreements
- Operating, Shareholder, and Partnership Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Employment Contracts
- Investor Agreements
- Website Development Agreements
- Website Terms and Conditions
- Termination of Copyright Grants and Copyright Reversion
Admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Tennessee, the firm serves clients nationally and internationally, with notable representation of iconic artists and industry leaders such as U2, 50 Cent, and Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions, among many others. Paul Ungar is a frequent educator, having led seminars at Juilliard, Rutgers University, and continuing legal education institutes.
