Protect Your Work. Collect Your Value.

Your career is a business, Your Lawyer should act like it.

Most creators leave value on the table; not because of talent, but because the rights weren't clear, the splits weren't defined, and the system was never built.

At Protect & Collect, we fix that.

    • Recording, publishing, and distribution agreements

    • Management and agency contracts

    • Collaboration and split-sheet agreements

    • Sample clearances and licensing

    • Negotiation with labels, publishers, and distributors

    • Royalty collection and audit rights

    • Trademark registration and enforcement

    • Copyright registration and infringement actions

    • IP portfolio management for artists and businesses

    • Business formation (LLCs, partnerships, joint ventures)

    • Operating and shareholder agreements

    • Cease-and-desist drafting and response

  • • Deal structuring
    • Risk assessment
    • Rights management
    • Growth planning
    • On-call advisory support

    • Brand partnership structuring and compliance review

    • Endorsement and sponsorship contract negotiation

    • Intellectual property protection for personal brands

    • Representation in NIL disputes and enforcement

    • Guidance on NCAA/state NIL regulations

At Protect & Collect, we exist to change the way creatives experience the business side of their work. Our mission is simple: protect what you build and make sure you get paid for it. We educate and empower clients so they understand their rights, their leverage, and their value long before a deal is on the table. With sharp legal strategy and practical business guidance, the Protect & Collect Method helps clients secure their intellectual property, structure smarter agreements, and turn ideas into sustainable, profitable assets.

The Protect & Collect Method
The legal infrastructure behind music, media, and ownership.

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Do You Have the Legal Structure to Protect What You’re Building?

Self-guided legal templates and resources built from the same frameworks we use in client representation.

The Protect & Collect Legal Toolkits equip artists, producers, athletes, and managers with essential contracts and practical guidance to protect ownership, manage risk, and build with confidence.

  • DescriProducer Agreement (Exclusive Work-for-Hire)

    • Split Sheet

    • Work-for-Hire Agreement

    • Licensing Agreement

    • Management Agreement (Short Form)

    • Sample Clearance Checklist (Bonus)ption text goes here

    • Athlete Representation Agreement

    • NIL Marketing Scope of Work (SOW)

    • Name, Image & Likeness License

    • “How to Read a Brand Deal” Mini-Guide (Bonus)

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