Services
What We Do at Protect & Collect, LLC
At Protect & Collect, LLC, we help artists, athletes, influencers, producers, and entrepreneurs protect their ideas, negotiate better deals, and collect the value they deserve. Led by Eddie Sanders, Esq., our firm bridges entertainment law, business strategy, and creative culture.
Entertainment & Music Law
We represent recording artists, producers, songwriters, and labels throughout their creative careers.
Services include:
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
Benefit: You focus on creating — we’ll handle the contracts, rights, and revenue protection.
Intellectual Property Protection
Your ideas are your most valuable assets. We make sure they stay yours.
Services include:
Trademark registration and enforcement
Copyright registration and infringement actions
IP portfolio management for artists and businesses
Licensing and merchandising agreements
Cease-and-desist drafting and response
Benefit: Secure your name, brand, and creative works from misuse and imitation.
Business & Contract Law for Creatives
Whether you’re forming a company or negotiating your next major deal — we’ll help you build a solid foundation.
Services include:
Business formation (LLCs, partnerships, joint ventures)
Operating and shareholder agreements
Contract drafting and review
Consulting and vendor agreements
Risk management and dispute prevention
Benefit: Turn your passion into a sustainable business backed by sound legal structure.
Visual Arts & Design
We represent photographers, designers, and visual artists in protecting and commercializing their work.
Services include:
Commission and gallery agreements
Licensing and image-use agreements
Work-for-hire and copyright ownership clarity
Fair-use evaluation and copyright enforcement
Benefit: Protect your visual assets and ensure fair compensation for your creativity.
Brand Partnerships & Licensing
We help creatives and brands collaborate safely and profitably.
Services include:
Endorsement, sponsorship, and influencer agreements
Brand-collaboration and content-licensing deals
Contract compliance and dispute resolution
Benefit: Monetize your influence while maintaining ownership and integrity.
NIL Representation (Name, Image, & Likeness)
We represent student-athletes, influencers, and creators navigating the evolving NIL landscape.
Services include:
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
Benefit: Build and protect your personal brand, maximize endorsement income, and stay compliant while pursuing opportunities on and off the field.
Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
When deals go wrong, we step in to protect your interests and your reputation.
Services include:
Contract enforcement and breach resolution
IP infringement and misappropriation disputes
Mediation, settlement negotiation, and litigation support
Collaboration and partnership disputes
Benefit: Strategic, efficient dispute resolution that preserves your creative future.
Every client’s needs are unique. Let’s discuss how we can help protect and grow your creative or business ventures.