The old model told creators to chase attention. Go viral. Get seen. Hope the right person notices.

But attention without ownership is a transaction you lose twice. You give the work away. Then you give the upside away.

We don't build careers like that.

Protect & Collect exists for a different kind of creator. One who understands that creativity isn't just expression. It's intellectual property. It's leverage. It's infrastructure. It's equity.

Every record. Every visual. Every idea. Two things must be true:

It is protected. And it is positioned to collect.

We believe contracts should be clear, not convenient. Splits defined, not assumed. Ownership intentional, not accidental. Because you can't enforce vibes. And you can't collect what you don't control. This is not about getting paid once. It's about getting paid again.

Not moments. Systems. Not one-offs. Portfolios. Not income. A river.

You don't chase the flow. You build the river.

Creativity is the source. But the source alone isn't enough.

If you don't own it, you don't control where it flows. If you don't structure it, it leaks. If you don't define it, someone else will.

So we do the work upstream.

We protect the source. Ownership, clarity, agreements that hold when tested.

We build the banks. Entities, contracts, structure that determines where money flows and where it can't.

We expand the channels. Distribution, licensing, every pathway the work can travel.

We collect the flow. Revenue that's consistent, repeatable, and earned across time.

Because the goal is not a moment. It's a system.

A system where the work keeps working. Where income doesn't depend on attention. Where value compounds after it's created.

This is how you turn streams into infrastructure. This is how you turn creativity into ownership. This is how you turn effort into equity.

Protect the asset. Collect the upside. Build something that lasts.

THE PROTECT & COLLECT PLAYBOOK

    • 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 small businesses

    • Licensing and merchandising agreements

    • Cease-and-desist drafting and response

    • Business formation and operating agreements

    • Contract drafting and review

    • Partnership agreements and joint ventures

    • Consulting agreements for creative professionals

    • Deal negotiation and risk mitigation

    • Endorsement and influencer agreements

    • Licensing negotiations for music, art, or likeness

    • Sponsorship and brand-collaboration deals

    • Contract compliance and dispute resolution

    • Endorsement and sponsorship contract negotiation

    • Brand partnership structuring and compliance review

    • Intellectual property protection for personal brands

    • Representation in NIL disputes and enforcement

    • Guidance on NCAA/state NIL regulations

    • Contract enforcement and breach resolution

    • IP infringement and misappropriation disputes

    • Mediation, settlement negotiation, and litigation support

    • Collaboration and partnership disputes

Our Services

FAQs

  • Your creativity has value, and value needs protection.

    A lawyer ensures your deals are fair, your rights are secure, and your brand remains under your control. We help you turn creative work into sustainable business.

  • We represent artists, athletes, influencers, and entrepreneurs in the entertainment, intellectual property, and NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) spaces. Whether you’re an emerging creative or an established professional, we provide the legal tools to protect your work and grow your brand.

  • A one-on-one meeting with Eddie Sanders, Esq. to discuss your goals and challenges.
    You’ll leave with:

    • Clear insight into your legal position

    • Practical next steps

    • A roadmap for protecting and monetizing your work

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  • Protect & Collect, LLC is a boutique law firm founded by Eddie Sanders, Esq., dedicated to helping artists, athletes, influencers, and entrepreneurs protect their ideas, negotiate smarter, and own their creative rights.

    Our mission is simple — protect creativity, empower ownership, and help clients collect what they deserve.