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About Declarati™

Declarati™ Law is an intellectual property, media, and entertainment law firm dedicated to protecting innovation, creativity, and brand identity. Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel across various areas of IP and entertainment law, including trademarks, copyrights, IP litigation, NIL rights, contract negotiations, and licensing. 

We partner with clients ranging from influencers and emerging talent to startups and nonprofit organizations, delivering tailored strategies to secure, enforce, and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets and protect their creative and business interests.

With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of complex IP, media, and entertainment issues, Declarati™ helps clients confidently navigate these ever-evolving legal landscapes and thrive in a dynamic and competitive marketplace.

  • "Attorney Christian Hawthorne handles all of my contracts with incredible precision and expertise. Her attention to detail, industry knowledge, and dedication ensures that every deal is airtight and in my best interest.

    I couldn't ask for better representation!"

    -Talent Agent

  • "I felt completely confident in Attorney Hawthorne's abilities throughout the entire legal process. She explained complex legal concepts for my matter in a clear and understandable way, went above and beyond to advocate for my interests, and was highly responsive. I would not hesitate to hire her again for any future legal needs."

    -Non-profit Organization

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Trademark Registration: What’s the Big Deal?
Trademark Registration: What’s the Big Deal?

“You need to trademark that…!” A common phrase that we hear when someone coins a novel term, tagline, or logo. In legalese, this phrase translates to, “You need to register your trademark.” In other words, the owner needs to take steps to assert ownership of their distinct source identifier. 

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[Brands] Better Have My Money
[Brands] Better Have My Money

With another NBA All-Star Weekend in the books, the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, brings into question the role of the NBA G League Ignite in light of the rise of name, image, likeness (NIL) rights. Silver remarked that the original purpose of Ignite was to provide a means for pre-draft eligible athletes to be paid for playing basketball given the league’s age limit for prospects.  This pause for concern by the NBA echoes the many advantages of NIL rights; especially for women’s basketball. 

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IP Ownership: The Blueprint 
IP Ownership: The Blueprint 

With over 133.5 million viewers, the entire world is buzzing about Kendrick Lamar’s historic Apple Music NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. In fact, Billboard reports that the show drew more viewers than the actual football game itself.

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