Dean has a wealth of experience in the fashion industry; having represented designers, agents, fashion houses, shops and licensing companies for many years.
We provide start-up advice to designers and fashion houses on how best to protect their intellectual property in their designs and brands. We can provide advice on the agreements between the various interested parties, for example shareholder agreements and employment contracts .
We are skilled in advising on deals between fashion designers and financial backers on a joint venture basis, and the pitfalls involved in these risky deal models. We can deal with licensing agreements and agreements with manufacturers and their agents.
We represent merchandising companies, dealing with licensing in of copyrighted material and image rights.
We are able to advise on trade marking of logos and brands, as well as infringement and passing off cases.
We can advise on:
“Things started to go a bit crazy after we were nominated for Best Song at The Ivors. Having Dean on board provided much needed support. CL & B introduced us to our publishing company, Notting Hill, and got us a great deal. ” N Hemming & C Hardy - The Leisure Society
“Creative Law & Business have not only provided me with sound advice concerning my independent film, Elevator Gods, but also have introduced me to potential funders, talent and producers. I'll certainly be using them again” Pete Hunt - Elevator Gods
“I was recommended Dean Marsh 3-4 years ago and can honestly say, I was so pleased with the working relationship. Dean always achieved, that I will always pick up the phone to him, with that said, I am looking forward to acquiring Dean's services in the near future.” Leon Jean-Marie
“It's been invaluable to have the experience of Dean Marsh to call on whilst getting this project in place.” Sue Wincott - Manager, Imperial Leisure
“Dean has been with us since the beginning and we've been going for over 12 years now. If anyone knows the ins and outs of running an independent label then it’s him.” JC Reid – MD Skint Records
“Things started to go a bit crazy after we were nominated for Best Song at The Ivors. Having Dean on board provided much needed support. CL & B introduced us to our publishing company, Notting Hill, and got us a great deal.” N Hemming & C Hardy - The Leisure Society
“Creative Law & Business provides a fast, quality and efficient service taking into account an independent record label’s budget in a rapidly changing music industry” CR2 Records
“Creative Law & Business are different. They're informal and fun to work with but provide a very professional and efficient service. They are also well versed in digital media and marketing, and in our field of business which is online gaming” Gavin Grimes – MD, McBoom
“Since meeting Dean, we have had the benefit of his enthusiasm, professionalism and general good humour. He's known as one of the good guys, and we hope to keep working with him for years to come.” James de Malplaquet – The Miserable Rich
“We are pleased that we chose CL & B to advise us on the soundtrack deal with Universal. They were efficient and knowlegeable, and are an excellent value for money service. We look forward to working with them again” F Dwyer & A Posey, Co-Producers, An Education
“It was a pleasure working with CL&B. They carried out an excellent job negotiating Kirsty Almeida's agreement with Decca, obtained many improvements on the commercial terms and we're very happy with the result” Mark Denby, Manager – Kirsty Almeida
“Dean has supported me through thick and thin and is always there on hand for advice and manages to explain the intricacies in all aspects of life; from divorces, to art to music and business. p.s Ask him to say Prawns.” Fi Jones - Designer/Stylist - Mrs Jones
“Dean Marsh was a fantastic ally in our latest record deal ensuring not only the fairest deal for my artist but also the safest for them. We will definitely be using Dean and All at Creative Law for our legal issues” Matt Stuart - Gung-Ho! Management
“We're very happy with the service provided by Dean Marsh and Creative Law & Business. They really understand the music industry and, in particular, all dance genres including drum n' bass in which we mainly work. ” Scott Bourne & Andy C - Ram Records Ltd